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Prashaw Family History

Prashaw 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: Prashad, Prasad, Pradhan, Ramshaw, Pasha, Bradshaw, Crawshaw

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Where is the Prashaw family from?

You can see how Prashaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prashaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prashaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Prashaw families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Prashaw's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Prashaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prashaw 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 Prashaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prashaw. 40% of Prashaw men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Prashaw women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farm Worker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Prashaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 873 census records available for the last name Prashaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prashaw 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Prashaw. 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 140 military records available for the last name Prashaw. For the veterans among your Prashaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prashaw lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Prashaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Prashaw in 1963 was 65, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prashaw 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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