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Praley Family History

Praley 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: Paley, Braley, Graley, Fraley, Raley, Craley, Pooley, Prager, Parsley

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Where is the Praley family from?

You can see how Praley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Praley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Praley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Praley families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Praley's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Praley families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Praley 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 Praley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Praley. 50% of Praley men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Praley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Praley 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Praley. 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 66 military records available for the last name Praley. For the veterans among your Praley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Praley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Praley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Praley in 1965 was 61, and 53 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Praley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Praley 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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