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Prausnitz Family History

Prausnitz 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: Panitz, Kranitz, Rasnick, Pritz, Prunty, Prast, Plautz, Kanitz

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Prausnitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prausnitz 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Prausnitz. 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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There are 29 military records available for the last name Prausnitz. For the veterans among your Prausnitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prausnitz lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Prausnitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Prausnitz in 1973 was 80, and 71 in 1999.

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