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Prangenberg Family History

Prangenberg 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: Frankenberg, Brandenberg, Langenberg, Ringenberg, Spangenberg

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Where is the Prangenberg family from?

You can see how Prangenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prangenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prangenberg family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Prangenberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Prangenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prangenberg 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 13 census records available for the last name Prangenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prangenberg 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Prangenberg. 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 43 military records available for the last name Prangenberg. For the veterans among your Prangenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prangenberg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Prangenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Prangenberg in 1966 was 62, and 84 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prangenberg 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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