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Prasker Family History

Prasker 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: Pasker, Plaster, Asker, Fraser, Paske, Prager, Pranger, Packer

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Where is the Prasker family from?

You can see how Prasker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prasker family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Prasker families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 4 Prasker families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Prasker's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Prasker families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prasker 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 55 census records available for the last name Prasker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prasker 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Prasker. 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 4 military records available for the last name Prasker. For the veterans among your Prasker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prasker lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Prasker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Prasker in 1969 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prasker 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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