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Prah Family History

Prah Surname Meaning

Slovenian: from prah ‘dust’ used as a nickname for a miller. It is also found in Croatia.

West African (Ghana): Akan name of unexplained etymology.

The final h in Ghanaian names like this is characteristic Anglicization.

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


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Where is the Prah family from?

You can see how Prah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prah family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Prah families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Prah families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Prah's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Prah families in 1911.
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What did your Prah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prah. 28% of Prah men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

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Census Records

There are 725 census records available for the last name Prah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prah 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Prah. 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 166 military records available for the last name Prah. For the veterans among your Prah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prah lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Prah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Prah in 1953 was 53, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prah 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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