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Praub Family History

Praub 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: Traub, Raub, Praus, Paul, Crabb, Grau, Braun, Drab, Rau, Prada

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Where is the Praub family from?

You can see how Praub families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Praub family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Praub families living in Missouri. This was about 46% of all the recorded Praub's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Praub families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Praub 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 30 census records available for the last name Praub. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Praub 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Praub. 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 6 military records available for the last name Praub. For the veterans among your Praub ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Praub lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Praub 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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