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Prankin Family History

Prankin 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: Rankin, Franklin, Hankin, Parkin, Raskin, Franken, Grandin, Mankin

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Where is the Prankin family from?

You can see how Prankin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prankin family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Prankin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Prankin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Prankin families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Prankin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prankin 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Prankin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Prankin. For the veterans among your Prankin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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