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Prael Family History

Prael 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: Prall, Prahl, Rael, Paul, Kral, Peel, Prager, Israel, Pal, Prater

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Where is the Prael family from?

You can see how Prael families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prael family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Prael families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Prael families living in Minnesota. This was about 57% of all the recorded Prael's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Prael families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prael 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 Prael ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prael. 50% of Prael men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Prael women worked as a Clerk.

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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%
  • Manager
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Prael family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Prael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prael 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Prael. 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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Draft Cards

There are 184 military records available for the last name Prael. For the veterans among your Prael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prael lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Prael life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Prael in 1962 was 79, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prael 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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