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Prauman Family History

Prauman 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: Grauman, Rahman, Rayman, Pradhan, Radman, Brayman, Truman, Raman

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Where is the Prauman family from?

You can see how Prauman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prauman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Prauman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Prauman family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Prauman's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Prauman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prauman 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 18 census records available for the last name Prauman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prauman 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 Prauman. 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 9 military records available for the last name Prauman. For the veterans among your Prauman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prauman lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Prauman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Prauman in 1987 was 85, and 93 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prauman 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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