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Prach Family History

Prach 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: Brach, Pach, Drach, Rach, Peach, Pracht, Krach, Trach, Proch, Prah

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Where is the Prach family from?

You can see how Prach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Prach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Prach families living in Devon. This was about 20% of all the recorded Prach's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Prach families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Prach ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Prach. 100% of Prach women worked as a Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Duties
    100%

What Prach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prach 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Prach. 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 234 military records available for the last name Prach. For the veterans among your Prach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prach lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Prach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Prach in 1965 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prach 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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