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Praugnell Family History

Praugnell 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, Ravenell, Pannell, Bracknell, Trapnell, Caughell

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Where is the Praugnell family from?

You can see how Praugnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Praugnell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Praugnell families living in Hampshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Praugnell's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Praugnell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Praugnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Praugnell 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 Praugnell. 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 1 military records available for the last name Praugnell. For the veterans among your Praugnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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