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Pranes Family History

Pranes 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: Ranes, Prager, Pranger, Raines, Prater, Panek, Krans, Panas, Kraner

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Where is the Pranes family from?

You can see how Pranes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pranes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Pranes families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Pranes family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Pranes's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pranes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pranes 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 71 census records available for the last name Pranes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pranes 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Pranes. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pranes. For the veterans among your Pranes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pranes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1983, in the United States, Pranes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pranes in 1963 was 74, and 80 in 1983.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pranes 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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