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Prautsch Family History

Prautsch 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: Pautsch, Krutsch, Trausch, Rausch, Partsch, Bratsch, Rasch, Deutsch

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Where is the Prautsch family from?

You can see how Prautsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prautsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Prautsch families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Prautsch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Prautsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prautsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Prautsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Prautsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prautsch 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Prautsch. 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 22 military records available for the last name Prautsch. For the veterans among your Prautsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prautsch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Prautsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Prautsch in 1965 was 77, and 87 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prautsch 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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