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Praskey Family History

Praskey 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: Paskey, Paske, Pasley, Pressey, Rasey, Grasley, Poskey, Raske, Askey

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Praskey 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 104 census records available for the last name Praskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Praskey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Praskey. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Praskey. For the veterans among your Praskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Praskey lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Praskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Praskey in 1987 was 86, and 87 in 2001.

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