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Prajka Family History

Prajka 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: Praska, Kraska, Prada, Prata, Palka, Raja, Raska, Pranke, Majka

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Where is the Prajka family from?

You can see how Prajka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prajka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prajka family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Prajka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Prajka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prajka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prajka ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Prajka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prajka 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Prajka. 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 7 military records available for the last name Prajka. For the veterans among your Prajka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prajka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Prajka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Prajka in 1967 was 88, and 84 in 1993.

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