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Pravy Family History

Pravy 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: Pray, Pavy, Peavy, Gray, Ray, Pay, Grave, Prada, Raby, Kraly

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Where is the Pravy family from?

You can see how Pravy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pravy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pravy families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Pravy families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Pravy's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pravy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Pravy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pravy 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Pravy. 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 8 military records available for the last name Pravy. For the veterans among your Pravy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pravy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1983, in the United States, Pravy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pravy in 1969 was 70, and 81 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pravy 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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