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Praleau Family History

Praleau 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: Prioleau, Groleau, Pruneau, Drapeau, Palau, Pageau, Pleau, Primeau

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Where is the Praleau family from?

You can see how Praleau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Praleau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Praleau families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Praleau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Praleau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Praleau families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Praleau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Praleau 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Praleau. 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 1 military records available for the last name Praleau. For the veterans among your Praleau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Praleau lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Praleau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Praleau in 1974 was 82, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Praleau 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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