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Prasse Family History

Prasse Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a gourmet from Middle High German bras Middle Low German bras pras ‘noise; feasting’.

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


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Where is the Prasse family from?

You can see how Prasse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prasse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prasse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Prasse families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Prasse's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Prasse families in 1911.
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What did your Prasse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prasse. 40% of Prasse men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Prasse women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prasse were Proprietor and Maid.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prasse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prasse 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Prasse. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Prasse. For the veterans among your Prasse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prasse lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Prasse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Prasse in 1957 was 63, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prasse 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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