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Prastka Family History

Prastka 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: Praska, Kraska, Prata, Prast, Prasek, Raska, Presta, Pestka, Prestia

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Where is the Prastka family from?

You can see how Prastka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prastka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prastka family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prastka's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Prastka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prastka 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 Prastka ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Jeweler
    50%

What Prastka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Prastka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prastka 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Prastka. 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 31 military records available for the last name Prastka. For the veterans among your Prastka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prastka lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Prastka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Prastka in 1971 was 89, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prastka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prastka 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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