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Praden Family History

Praden 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: Braden, Paden, Peaden, Raden, Graden, Pruden, Prager, Raven, Rader

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Where is the Praden family from?

You can see how Praden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Praden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Praden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Praden family living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Praden's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Praden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Praden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Praden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Praden 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Praden. 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 20 military records available for the last name Praden. For the veterans among your Praden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Praden lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Praden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Praden in 1973 was 36, and 64 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Praden 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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