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Prausa Family History

Prausa 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: Prause, Prusa, Praus, Prasad, Prada, Prus, Prata, Preuss, Paus, Prast

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Where is the Prausa family from?

You can see how Prausa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prausa family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Prausa families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Prausa's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Prausa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prausa 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 Prausa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prausa. 60% of Prausa men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Prausa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Prausa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prausa 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Prausa. 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 154 military records available for the last name Prausa. For the veterans among your Prausa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prausa lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Prausa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Prausa in 1962 was 72, and 99 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prausa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prausa 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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