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Pral Family History

Pral 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: Kral, Pal, Pray, Prall, Prahl, Prak, Prah, Peal, Pan, Pak

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Where is the Pral family from?

You can see how Pral families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pral family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Pral families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pral family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pral's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pral families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Pral. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pral 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Pral. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pral. For the veterans among your Pral ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pral lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2001, in the United States, Pral life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pral in 1986 was 73, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pral ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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