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Prag Family History

Prag Name 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: Krag, Drag, Pray, Prak, Prah, Poag, Pan, Pak, Ram, Pang

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Where is the Prag family from?

You can see how Prag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prag family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prag families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Prag families living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Prag's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Prag families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prag surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prag ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mason and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prag. 31% of Prag men worked as a Mason and 100% of Prag women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mason
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerical
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prag 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 589 immigration records available for the last name Prag. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11,000 military records available for the last name Prag. For the veterans among your Prag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prag lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Prag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Prag in 1955 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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