Praeker Family History

Praeker 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: Praeger, Prager, Pranger, Packer, Prater, Reker, Draeger, Kracker, Parker, Braker

329	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
21	Military Records
14	Immigration Records
42	Census and Voter Lists
102	Member Trees

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Where is the Praeker family from?

You can see how Praeker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Praeker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Praeker family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Praeker's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Praeker families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Praeker 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 Praeker family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 42 census records available for the last name Praeker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Praeker census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Praeker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 21 military records available for the last name Praeker. For the veterans among your Praeker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Praeker lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Praeker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Praeker in 1968 was 78, and 92 in 2001.

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Praeker Surname Meaning

Where is the Praeker family from?

What Praeker family records will you find?

What is the average Praeker lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Praeker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Praeker in 1968 was 78, and 92 in 2001.

Praeker Family History

Praeker Surname Meaning

508 record(s) for Praeker

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Passenger List

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Praeker Surname Meaning

508 record(s) for Praeker

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Where is the Praeker family from?

What Praeker family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Praeker lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Praeker family tree

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