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Phraner Family History

Phraner 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: Prager, Pranger, Prater, Kraner, Planer, Graner, Portner, Craner

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Where is the Phraner family from?

You can see how Phraner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phraner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Phraner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Phraner family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Phraner's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Phraner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phraner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Phraner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housemaid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Phraner. 100% of Phraner women worked as a Housemaid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housemaid
    100%

What Phraner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 451 census records available for the last name Phraner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phraner 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Phraner. 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 112 military records available for the last name Phraner. For the veterans among your Phraner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phraner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Phraner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Phraner in 1963 was 39, and 24 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Phraner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phraner 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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