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Prastein Family History

Prastein 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: Ornstein, Arnstein, Perlstein, Stein, Plaster, Bernstein, Kasten

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Where is the Prastein family from?

You can see how Prastein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prastein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prastein family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Prastein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Prastein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prastein 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 19 census records available for the last name Prastein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prastein 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Prastein. 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 Prastein. For the veterans among your Prastein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prastein lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1989, in the United States, Prastein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Prastein in 1974 was 32, and 97 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prastein 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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