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Prankton Family History

Prankton 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: Branton, Panton, Cranston, Lankton, Frankson, Manton, Franklin

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Where is the Prankton family from?

You can see how Prankton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prankton family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Prankton family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Prankton's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Prankton families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Prankton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prankton 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Prankton. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Prankton. For the veterans among your Prankton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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