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Prachnow Family History

Prachnow 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: Prochnow, Rachow, Procknow, Pracht, Rannow, Zachow, Rackow, Zahnow

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Where is the Prachnow family from?

You can see how Prachnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prachnow family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Prachnow families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Prachnow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Prachnow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prachnow 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 72 census records available for the last name Prachnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prachnow 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Prachnow. 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 Prachnow. For the veterans among your Prachnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prachnow lifespan?

Average Prachnow life expectancy in 1996 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prachnow 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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