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Prashar Family History

Prashar Surname Meaning

Hindu and Sikh probably from Sanskrit Parāśara the name of a sage.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Prashar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prashar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Prashar families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 6 Prashar families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Prashar's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Prashar families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Prashar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prashar 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Prashar. 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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There are 10 military records available for the last name Prashar. For the veterans among your Prashar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prashar lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2004, in the United States, Prashar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Prashar in 1996 was 93, and 75 in 2004.

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