Origins of the Prais surname
About the Praises
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Interesting facts about Prais
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Praises most likely to marry?
Plonas
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What are the most common Prais first names?
Joseph
David Leonard
Mary
Martha
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Common jobs for Praises
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Praises in 1921
General Domestic
1
General Servant
1
Commmon male occupations for Praises in 1921
Boot Maker
1
Copper Miner
1
Cotton Piecer
1
Farm Servant
1
Mess Boy
1
