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Prawl Family History

Prawl Surname Meaning

English: unexplained. It is also found in Jamaica.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Prawl family from?

You can see how Prawl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prawl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Prawl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Prawl families living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prawl's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Prawl families in 1891.
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What did your Prawl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prawl. 45% of Prawl men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Prawl women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prawl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prawl 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Prawl. 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 98 military records available for the last name Prawl. For the veterans among your Prawl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prawl lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Prawl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Prawl in 1966 was 77, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prawl 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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