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Prable Family History

Prable 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: Frable, Preble, Grable, Crable, Pralle, Cable, Krabbe, Gable, Pratte

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Where is the Prable family from?

You can see how Prable families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prable family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Prable families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Prable family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Prable's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Prable families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prable 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 94 census records available for the last name Prable. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prable 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 Prable. 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 Prable. For the veterans among your Prable ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prable lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prable 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prable

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