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Praskin Family History

Praskin 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: Raskin, Paskin, Haskin, Ruskin, Laskin, Parkin, Askin, Baskin, Peskin

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Where is the Praskin family from?

You can see how Praskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Praskin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Praskin family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Praskin's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Praskin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Praskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Praskin 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Praskin. 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 15 military records available for the last name Praskin. For the veterans among your Praskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Praskin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Praskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Praskin in 1973 was 73, and 68 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Praskin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Praskin 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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