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Praser Family History

Praser 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: Fraser, Prager, Prater, Graser, Raser, Prasek, Plaster, Maser, Rase

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Where is the Praser family from?

You can see how Praser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Praser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Praser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Praser family living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Praser's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Praser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Praser 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 Praser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Praser. 100% of Praser women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Praser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Praser 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Praser. 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 49 military records available for the last name Praser. For the veterans among your Praser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Praser lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Praser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Praser in 1976 was 55, and 68 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Praser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Praser 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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