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Prahin Family History

Prahin 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: Drain, Palin, Grahn, Pradhan, Train, Papin, Rahim, Trahan, Fralin

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Where is the Prahin family from?

You can see how Prahin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prahin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Prahin families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Prahin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Prahin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prahin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prahin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Prahin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Prahin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prahin 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Prahin. 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 19 military records available for the last name Prahin. For the veterans among your Prahin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prahin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Prahin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Prahin in 1973 was 76, and 66 in 2004.

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