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Pradl Family History

Pradl 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: Prada, Prado, Prall, Prahl, Radl, Paul, Kral, Rada, Pal, Grad

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Where is the Pradl family from?

You can see how Pradl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pradl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pradl families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pradl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pradl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pradl 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 34 census records available for the last name Pradl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pradl 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Pradl. 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 111 military records available for the last name Pradl. For the veterans among your Pradl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pradl lifespan?

Average Pradl life expectancy in 1972 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pradl 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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