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Praske Family History

Praske 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: Paske, Raske, Pranke, Prasse, Proske, Praska, Drake, Brake, Kraska

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Where is the Praske family from?

You can see how Praske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Praske family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Praske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Praske family living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Praske's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Praske families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Praske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Praske 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Praske. 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 7 military records available for the last name Praske. For the veterans among your Praske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Praske lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Praske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Praske in 1975 was 89, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Praske 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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