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Praitsching Family History

Praitsching 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: Catching, Fasching, Kitching, Patchin, Masching, Farthing, Pritchett

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Where is the Praitsching family from?

You can see how Praitsching families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Praitsching family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Praitsching family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Praitsching's in USA. New York had the highest population of Praitsching families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Praitsching. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Praitsching 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Praitsching. 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 9 military records available for the last name Praitsching. For the veterans among your Praitsching ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Praitsching lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Praitsching life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Praitsching in 1973 was 75, and 84 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Praitsching 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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