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Prakken Family History

Prakken 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: Bracken, Franken, Bakken, Brakke, Brekken, Pranke, Drake, Paske

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Where is the Prakken family from?

You can see how Prakken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prakken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prakken families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Prakken families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Prakken's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Prakken families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Prakken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prakken 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Prakken. 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 9 military records available for the last name Prakken. For the veterans among your Prakken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prakken lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Prakken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Prakken in 1963 was 80, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prakken 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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