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Pragwell Family History

Pragwell 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: Bagwell, Bradwell, Bramwell, Cranwell, Gradwell, Braswell, Prowell

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Where is the Pragwell family from?

You can see how Pragwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pragwell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pragwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Pragwell family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pragwell's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Pragwell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Pragwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pragwell 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pragwell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pragwell. For the veterans among your Pragwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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