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Prandell Family History

Prandell 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: Randell, Crandell, Brandell, Rundell, Brandel, Randel, Pendell

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Where is the Prandell family from?

You can see how Prandell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prandell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prandell family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Prandell's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Prandell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prandell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Prandell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Prandell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prandell 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Prandell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Prandell. For the veterans among your Prandell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prandell lifespan?

Average Prandell life expectancy in 1986 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prandell 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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