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Prassel Family History

Prassel 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: Brassel, Rassel, Grassel, Prasse, Pressel, Hassel, Gressel, Fassel

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Where is the Prassel family from?

You can see how Prassel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prassel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Prassel families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prassel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Prassel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prassel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Prassel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Broker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prassel. 50% of Prassel men worked as a Broker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Broker
    50%
  • Decorator
    50%

What Prassel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Prassel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prassel 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Prassel. 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 93 military records available for the last name Prassel. For the veterans among your Prassel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prassel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Prassel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Prassel in 1962 was 71, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prassel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prassel 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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