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Prazer Family History

Prazer 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: Prager, Prater, Frazer, Fraser, Pranger, Rader, Putzer, Graber

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Where is the Prazer family from?

You can see how Prazer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prazer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Prazer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Prazer family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Prazer's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Prazer families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prazer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Prazer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prazer 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Prazer. 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 43 military records available for the last name Prazer. For the veterans among your Prazer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prazer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Prazer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Prazer in 1963 was 74, and 77 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prazer 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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