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Prakash Name Meaning

Indian (northern and southern states): from a personal name based on Sanskrit prakāša ‘light’. In the northern states it probably evolved into a surname from use as the final element of a compound name such as Ramprakash.

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


Similar surnames: Prasad, Ramesh, Prada, Papas, Arakawa, Barash, Prata, Baksh, Peaks

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Where is the Prakash family from?

You can see how Prakash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prakash family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prakash family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prakash's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Prakash families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Prakash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prakash 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Prakash. 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 61 military records available for the last name Prakash. For the veterans among your Prakash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prakash lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Prakash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Prakash in 1978 was 46, and 64 in 2003.

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