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Prazza Family History

Prazza 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: Razza, Piazza, Araiza, Prada, Prata, Pezza, Corazza, Panza, Mazza

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Where is the Prazza family from?

You can see how Prazza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prazza family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prazza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Prazza families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Prazza's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Prazza families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prazza 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 Prazza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prazza. 57% of Prazza men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Prazza women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prazza were Chauffeur and Finisher.

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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

  • Laborer
    57%
  • Auditor
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Chauffeur
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    20%
  • Soaper
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Finisher
    20%

What Prazza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 666 census records available for the last name Prazza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prazza 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Prazza. 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 23 military records available for the last name Prazza. For the veterans among your Prazza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prazza lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Prazza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Prazza in 1972 was 89, and 67 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prazza 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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