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Prayzner Family History

Prayzner 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: Rayner, Patzner, Prager, Pranger, Cravener, Bradner, Prater, Grabner

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Where is the Prayzner family from?

You can see how Prayzner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prayzner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prayzner family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Prayzner's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Prayzner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prayzner 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 72 census records available for the last name Prayzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prayzner 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Prayzner. 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 14 military records available for the last name Prayzner. For the veterans among your Prayzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prayzner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Prayzner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Prayzner in 1959 was 47, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prayzner 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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