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Prague Family History

Prague 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: Sprague, Poague, Prager, Page, Prigge, Argue, Pratte, Krage, Teague

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Where is the Prague family from?

You can see how Prague families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prague family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prague families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Prague families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Prague's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Prague families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prague 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 Prague ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Prague. 100% of Prague women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Prague family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prague. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prague 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Prague. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Prague. For the veterans among your Prague ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prague lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Prague life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Prague in 1964 was 76, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prague

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prague 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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