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Pranie Family History

Pranie 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, Prante, Pranke, Pranger, Grange, France, Crane, Grande

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Where is the Pranie family from?

You can see how Pranie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pranie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Pranie families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Pranie families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pranie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pranie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pranie 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 39 census records available for the last name Pranie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pranie 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pranie. 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 1 military records available for the last name Pranie. For the veterans among your Pranie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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