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Prandt Family History

Prandt 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: Brandt, Grandt, Randt, Brand, Rand, Grant, Granat, Plant, Prada

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Where is the Prandt family from?

You can see how Prandt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prandt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prandt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Prandt families living in Maryland. This was about 83% of all the recorded Prandt's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Prandt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prandt 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 101 census records available for the last name Prandt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prandt 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Prandt. 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 17 military records available for the last name Prandt. For the veterans among your Prandt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prandt lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prandt 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prandt

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