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Pranklin Family History

Pranklin 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: Franklin, Rankin, Spracklin, Franklyn, Shanklin, Hankin, Cantlin

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Where is the Pranklin family from?

You can see how Pranklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pranklin family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Pranklin families living in Berkshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Pranklin's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Pranklin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pranklin 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 Pranklin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pranklin. 75% of Pranklin 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Drapers Assistant
    25%

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Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Pranklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pranklin 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Pranklin. 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 34 military records available for the last name Pranklin. For the veterans among your Pranklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pranklin

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