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Prankus Family History

Prankus 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: Pranke, Stankus, Pinkus, Rinkus, Franks, Frankum, Praus, Mankus

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Where is the Prankus family from?

You can see how Prankus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prankus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prankus family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Prankus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Prankus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prankus 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 15 census records available for the last name Prankus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prankus 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Prankus. 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 Prankus. For the veterans among your Prankus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prankus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Prankus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Prankus in 1968 was 80, and 8 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prankus 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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