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Praham Family History

Praham 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: Braham, Graham, Abraham, Rahm, Prasad, Brahm, Prada, Prata, Pradhan

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Where is the Praham family from?

You can see how Praham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Praham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Praham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Praham families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Praham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Praham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Praham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Praham 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Praham. 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 21 military records available for the last name Praham. For the veterans among your Praham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Praham lifespan?

Average Praham life expectancy in 1984 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Praham 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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