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Prangl Family History

Prangl 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: Prange, Pang, Pranger, Grange, Range, Orange, Pringle, Rang, Prall

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Where is the Prangl family from?

You can see how Prangl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prangl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prangl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Prangl families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Prangl's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Prangl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prangl 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 Prangl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, General Office Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prangl. 100% of Prangl women worked as a General Office Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • General Office Worker
    100%

What Prangl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Prangl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prangl 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 Prangl. 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 19 military records available for the last name Prangl. For the veterans among your Prangl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prangl lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Prangl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Prangl in 1967 was 85, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prangl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prangl 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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