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Prabst Family History

Prabst 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: Probst, Prast, Pabst, Priest, Prost, Rast, Pracht, Pratt, Prause

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Where is the Prabst family from?

You can see how Prabst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prabst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prabst family living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Prabst's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Prabst families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Prabst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prabst 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Prabst. 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 210 military records available for the last name Prabst. For the veterans among your Prabst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prabst lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Prabst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Prabst in 1970 was 71, and 93 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prabst 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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