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Prakin Family History

Prakin 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: Drain, Makin, Palin, Lakin, Train, Papin, Parkin, Araki, Raskin

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Where is the Prakin family from?

You can see how Prakin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prakin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Prakin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Prakin family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Prakin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Prakin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prakin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Prakin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prakin. 60% of Prakin men worked as a Salesman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

What Prakin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Prakin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prakin 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Prakin. 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 11 military records available for the last name Prakin. For the veterans among your Prakin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prakin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Prakin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Prakin in 1965 was 78, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prakin 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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