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Praznik Family History

Praznik 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: Krajnik, Reznik, Prazak, Panik, Mrazik, Kraynik, Frank, Rank, Plank

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Where is the Praznik family from?

You can see how Praznik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Praznik family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Praznik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Praznik families living in Ohio. This was about 23% of all the recorded Praznik's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Praznik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Praznik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Praznik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Praznik. 40% of Praznik men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Machinist
    40%
  • Coal Loader
    20%
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What Praznik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Praznik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Praznik 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Praznik. 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 107 military records available for the last name Praznik. For the veterans among your Praznik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Praznik lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Praznik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Praznik in 1965 was 80, and 89 in 2001.

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