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Praiz Family History

Praiz 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: Pratz, Paiz, Kranz, Platz, Drain, Prim, Rais, Araiza, Prada, Ranz

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Where is the Praiz family from?

You can see how Praiz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Praiz family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Praiz family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Praiz's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Praiz families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Praiz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Praiz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Praiz 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Praiz. 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 2 military records available for the last name Praiz. For the veterans among your Praiz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Praiz lifespan?

Average Praiz life expectancy in 1992 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Praiz 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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