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Pranker Family History

Pranker 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: Pranger, Pranke, Ranker, Anker, Prager, Panter, Packer, Prater

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Where is the Pranker family from?

You can see how Pranker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pranker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pranker families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Pranker families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Pranker's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Pranker families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Pranker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pranker 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Pranker. 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 15 military records available for the last name Pranker. For the veterans among your Pranker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pranker lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Pranker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pranker in 1976 was 56, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pranker 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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