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Pragner Family History

Pragner 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, Pranger, Bradner, Prater, Grabner, Brauner, Brager, Rager

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Where is the Pragner family from?

You can see how Pragner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pragner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pragner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Pragner families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pragner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pragner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pragner 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 61 census records available for the last name Pragner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pragner 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Pragner. 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 36 military records available for the last name Pragner. For the veterans among your Pragner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pragner lifespan?

Average Pragner life expectancy in 1971 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pragner 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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