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Prangnell Family History

Prangnell Surname Meaning

see Pragnell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Prangnell family from?

You can see how Prangnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prangnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Prangnell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 66 Prangnell families living in Hampshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Prangnell's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Prangnell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prangnell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prangnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Prangnell. 100% of Prangnell men worked as an Incapacitated and 86% of Prangnell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    2%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Prangnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prangnell 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Prangnell. 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 271 military records available for the last name Prangnell. For the veterans among your Prangnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prangnell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1991, in the United States, Prangnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Prangnell in 1969 was 81, and 73 in 1991.

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