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Pragle Family History

Pragle 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: Ragle, Cragle, Pralle, Prager, Eagle, Page, Prigge, Wagle, Beagle

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Where is the Pragle family from?

You can see how Pragle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pragle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pragle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Pragle families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pragle's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pragle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pragle 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 Pragle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pragle. 50% of Pragle men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Pragle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Pragle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pragle 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pragle. 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 15 military records available for the last name Pragle. For the veterans among your Pragle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pragle lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Pragle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pragle in 1966 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pragle 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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