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Prash Family History

Prash 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: Rash, Prast, Brash, Pash, Prah, Ras, Grass, Brush, Rath, Rush

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Where is the Prash family from?

You can see how Prash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prash family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prash families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Prash family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Prash's in USA. New York had the highest population of Prash families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prash surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Prash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prash 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Prash. 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 17 military records available for the last name Prash. For the veterans among your Prash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prash lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1979, in the United States, Prash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Prash in 1962 was 74, and 84 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prash 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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