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Prale Family History

Prale 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: Prall, Pralle, Peale, Gale, Hale, Palm, Kral, Pille, Sale, Dale

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Where is the Prale family from?

You can see how Prale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prale family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Prale families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Prale families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Prale's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Prale families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prale 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 Prale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prale. 100% of Prale men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Prale women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Prale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Prale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prale 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Prale. 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 Prale. For the veterans among your Prale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prale lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Prale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Prale in 1986 was 30, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prale

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prale 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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