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Prander Family History

Prander 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: Pranger, Brander, Pfander, Mander, Lander, Wander, Gander, Prager

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Where is the Prander family from?

You can see how Prander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Prander families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Prander's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Prander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Prander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prander 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Prander. 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 10 military records available for the last name Prander. For the veterans among your Prander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prander lifespan?

Average Prander life expectancy in 1976 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prander 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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