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Pranckus Family History

Pranckus 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: Francis, Backus, Frances, Pincus, Pranke, Francois, Stankus, Pinkus

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Where is the Pranckus family from?

You can see how Pranckus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pranckus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pranckus families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pranckus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pranckus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pranckus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pranckus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pranckus. 100% of Pranckus 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pranckus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Pranckus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pranckus 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Pranckus. 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 16 military records available for the last name Pranckus. For the veterans among your Pranckus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pranckus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Pranckus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pranckus in 1968 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pranckus 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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