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Prangs Family History

Prangs 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: Prange, Pang, Frangos, Pranger, Grange, Krans, Panas, Range, Prins

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Where is the Prangs family from?

You can see how Prangs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prangs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Prangs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Prangs families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Prangs's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Prangs families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Prangs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prangs 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 Prangs. 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 18 military records available for the last name Prangs. For the veterans among your Prangs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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