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Prahlow Family History

Prahlow 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: Prahl, Ramlow, Parlow, Pretlow, Callow, Barlow, Priolo, Ballow

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Where is the Prahlow family from?

You can see how Prahlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prahlow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prahlow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Prahlow families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Prahlow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Prahlow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prahlow 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 Prahlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prahlow. 100% of Prahlow men worked as a Chauffeur.

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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

  • Chauffeur
    100%

What Prahlow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Prahlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prahlow 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Prahlow. 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 29 military records available for the last name Prahlow. For the veterans among your Prahlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prahlow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Prahlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Prahlow in 1964 was 71, and 91 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prahlow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prahlow 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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