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Praler Family History

Praler 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: Prager, Prater, Paler, Pealer, Palmer, Paley, Fraser, Peller, Pranger

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Where is the Praler family from?

You can see how Praler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Praler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Praler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Praler families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Praler's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Praler families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Praler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Praler 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Praler. 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 37 military records available for the last name Praler. For the veterans among your Praler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Praler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Praler 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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