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Praks Family History

Praks 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: Prats, Peaks, Prak, Praus, Pak, Ras, Grass, Drake, Brake, Rake

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Where is the Praks family from?

You can see how Praks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Praks family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Praks families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Praks's in USA. New York had the highest population of Praks families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Praks 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 104 census records available for the last name Praks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Praks 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Praks. 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 7 military records available for the last name Praks. For the veterans among your Praks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Praks lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Praks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Praks in 1965 was 78, and 88 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Praks 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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