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Pranell Family History

Pranell 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: Brunell, Parnell, Prall, Canell, Pesnell, Pannell, Arnell, Cranwell

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Where is the Pranell family from?

You can see how Pranell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pranell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pranell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Pranell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pranell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pranell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pranell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pranell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pranell. 100% of Pranell men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Pranell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Pranell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pranell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pranell. 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 Pranell. For the veterans among your Pranell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pranell lifespan?

Average Pranell life expectancy in 2002 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pranell 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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