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Pragler Family History

Pragler 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, Pregler, Peagler, Pranger, Prater, Brager, Rager, Frager

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Where is the Pragler family from?

You can see how Pragler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pragler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pragler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pragler families living in Massachusetts. This was about 83% of all the recorded Pragler's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pragler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pragler 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 Pragler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pragler. 100% of Pragler men worked as a Manager and 100% of Pragler women worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%

What Pragler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Pragler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pragler 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Pragler. 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 19 military records available for the last name Pragler. For the veterans among your Pragler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pragler lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Pragler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Pragler in 1973 was 87, and 84 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pragler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pragler 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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