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Praissman Family History

Praissman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Grassman, Pressman, Rissman, Crissman, Reissman, Passman, Crossman

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Where is the Praissman family from?

You can see how Praissman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Praissman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Praissman families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Praissman's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Praissman families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Praissman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Praissman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 27 immigration records available for the last name Praissman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Praissman. For the veterans among your Praissman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Praissman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1993, in the United States, Praissman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Praissman in 1957 was 59, and 92 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Praissman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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