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Prak Family History

Prak Surname Meaning

Cambodian: written ប្រាក់ from a Khmer word meaning ‘silver’. Dutch: probably a nickname from prakke ‘dense hair’.

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


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You can see how Prak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prak family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Prak families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Prak's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Prak families in 1911.
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What did your Prak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prak. 34% of Prak men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 514 census records available for the last name Prak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prak 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Prak. 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 80 military records available for the last name Prak. For the veterans among your Prak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prak lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Prak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Prak in 1970 was 70, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prak 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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