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Prauer Family History

Prauer 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: Prager, Prater, Brauer, Grauer, Sprauer, Rauer, Bauer, Fraser, Klauer

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Where is the Prauer family from?

You can see how Prauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prauer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Prauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Prauer family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Prauer's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Prauer families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Prauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prauer 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Prauer. 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 17 military records available for the last name Prauer. For the veterans among your Prauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prauer lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1996, in the United States, Prauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Prauer in 1989 was 75, and 88 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prauer 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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