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Prasek Family History

Prasek Surname Meaning

Czech (Prášek): nickname for a miller's apprentice from Czech prášek a diminutive of prach ‘dust’.

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


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Where is the Prasek family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prasek. 24% of Prasek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Prasek women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Gen Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Prasek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prasek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prasek 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Prasek. 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 242 military records available for the last name Prasek. For the veterans among your Prasek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prasek lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Prasek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Prasek in 1943 was 46, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prasek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prasek 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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