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Praga Family History

Praga 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: Prada, Prata, Fraga, Braga, Papa, Rana, Rada, Prager, Arata, Prasad

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Where is the Praga family from?

You can see how Praga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Praga family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Praga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Praga families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Praga's in USA. California had the highest population of Praga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Praga 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 285 census records available for the last name Praga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Praga 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Praga. 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 96 military records available for the last name Praga. For the veterans among your Praga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Praga lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Praga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Praga in 1964 was 92, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Praga 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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