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Pran Family History

Pran 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: Pan, Pray, Gran, Uran, Bran, Pean, Oran, Prak, Prah, Tran

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Where is the Pran family from?

You can see how Pran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pran family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Pran families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Pran's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Pran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pran 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 717 census records available for the last name Pran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pran 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Pran. 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 948 military records available for the last name Pran. For the veterans among your Pran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pran lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Pran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pran in 1965 was 45, and 48 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pran 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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