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Prasher Family History

Prasher Surname Meaning

perhaps a variant of Preacher.

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


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You can see how Prasher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prasher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Prasher families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there was 1 Prasher family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Prasher's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Prasher families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Prasher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prasher 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Prasher. 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 Prasher. For the veterans among your Prasher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prasher lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Prasher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Prasher in 1968 was 76, and 61 in 2000.

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