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Prassa Family History

Prassa 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: Prasse, Praska, Grass, Kraska, Prasad, Prada, Pass, Prata, Frasca

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Where is the Prassa family from?

You can see how Prassa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prassa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prassa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Prassa families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Prassa's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Prassa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prassa 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 72 census records available for the last name Prassa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prassa 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 Prassa. 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 10 military records available for the last name Prassa. For the veterans among your Prassa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prassa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Prassa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Prassa in 1965 was 71, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prassa 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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