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Prachar Family History

Prachar 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: Bachar, Pradhan, Pracht, Zachar, Pacha, Bracher, Prather, Preacher

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Where is the Prachar family from?

You can see how Prachar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prachar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Prachar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Prachar families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Prachar's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Prachar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prachar 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 Prachar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prachar. 64% of Prachar men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Prachar women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prachar were Laborer and Typist.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Laborer
    37%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Typist
    50%

What Prachar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 940 census records available for the last name Prachar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prachar 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Prachar. 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 257 military records available for the last name Prachar. For the veterans among your Prachar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prachar lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Prachar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Prachar in 1957 was 42, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prachar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prachar 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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