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Praus Family History

Praus Surname Meaning

German: variant of Prause.

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


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Where is the Praus family from?

You can see how Praus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Praus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Praus families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Praus families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Praus's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Praus families in 1871.
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What did your Praus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Praus. 60% of Praus men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Praus women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    60%
  • Farm Hand
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Praus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Praus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Praus 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Praus. 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 90 military records available for the last name Praus. For the veterans among your Praus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Praus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Praus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Praus in 1962 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Praus 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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