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Prane Family History

Prane 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: Crane, Prange, Pane, Drane, Prante, Pranke, Krane, Prine, Frane

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Where is the Prane family from?

You can see how Prane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Prane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Prane family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Prane's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Prane families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prane 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 Prane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prane. 48% of Prane men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Labor
    30%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

What Prane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 587 census records available for the last name Prane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prane 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Prane. 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 186 military records available for the last name Prane. For the veterans among your Prane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prane lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Prane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Prane in 1986 was 72, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prane 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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