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Prunkel Family History

Prunkel 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: Runkel, Kunkel, Arundel, Punzel, Punke, Brunke, Dunkel, Brunker

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Where is the Prunkel family from?

You can see how Prunkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prunkel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prunkel family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Prunkel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Prunkel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prunkel 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 10 census records available for the last name Prunkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prunkel 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Prunkel. 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 Prunkel. For the veterans among your Prunkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prunkel lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1996, in the United States, Prunkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Prunkel in 1989 was 68, and 84 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prunkel 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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