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Prakapas Family History

Prakapas 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: Prakash, Papas, Arakawa, Trakas, Pappas, Pallas, Papa, Karas, Prokop

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Where is the Prakapas family from?

You can see how Prakapas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prakapas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prakapas family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prakapas's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Prakapas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Prakapas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prakapas 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Prakapas. 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 16 military records available for the last name Prakapas. For the veterans among your Prakapas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prakapas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Prakapas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Prakapas in 1966 was 78, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prakapas 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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