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Pranis Family History

Pranis 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: Francis, Paris, Danis, Rais, Manis, Krans, Panas, Paradis, Preis

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Where is the Pranis family from?

You can see how Pranis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pranis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pranis families living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pranis's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Pranis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Pranis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pranis 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Pranis. 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 64 military records available for the last name Pranis. For the veterans among your Pranis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pranis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pranis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pranis in 1963 was 68, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pranis 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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