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Prader Family History

Prader 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: Prager, Rader, Prater, Grader, Trader, Brader, Crader, Srader, Kader

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Where is the Prader family from?

You can see how Prader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prader family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prader families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Prader families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Prader's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Prader families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prader 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 Prader ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prader. 30% of Prader men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Prader women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prader were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Maid
    23%

What Prader family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Prader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prader 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Prader. 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 261 military records available for the last name Prader. For the veterans among your Prader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prader lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Prader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Prader in 1955 was 62, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prader

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prader 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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