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Praye Family History

Praye 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, Paye, Raye, Rye, Gray, Ray, Pay, Drake, Place, Prime

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Where is the Praye family from?

You can see how Praye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Praye family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Praye families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Praye family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Praye's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Praye families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Praye 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 67 census records available for the last name Praye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Praye 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Praye. 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 3 military records available for the last name Praye. For the veterans among your Praye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Praye lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Praye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Praye in 1977 was 58, and 96 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Praye 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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