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Prack Family History

Prack 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: Pack, Krack, Brack, Plack, Frack, Prock, Rack, Prak, Pak, Frank

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Where is the Prack family from?

You can see how Prack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prack family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Prack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Prack families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Prack's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Prack families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prack 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 Prack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prack. 25% of Prack men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Prack women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Mechanic
    13%
  • Trucking
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prack 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Prack. 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 429 military records available for the last name Prack. For the veterans among your Prack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prack lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Prack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Prack in 1962 was 81, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prack 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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