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Prara Family History

Prara 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: Prada, Prata, Para, Papa, Rana, Bara, Rada, Arora, Vara, Arata

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Where is the Prara family from?

You can see how Prara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prara family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prara families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Prara families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Prara's in USA. California had the highest population of Prara families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Prara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prara 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Prara. 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 14 military records available for the last name Prara. For the veterans among your Prara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prara lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Prara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Prara in 1968 was 79, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prara 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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