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Prabl Family History

Prabl Surname 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: Prall, Prahl, Paul, Kral, Crabb, Pal, Drab, Raba, Prada, Raby

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Where is the Prabl family from?

You can see how Prabl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prabl family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Prabl families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Prabl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Prabl families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Prabl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prabl 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Prabl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Prabl. For the veterans among your Prabl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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