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Pranky Family History

Pranky 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: Pranke, Frank, Rank, Plank, Franko, Crank, Pray, Panko, Graney

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Where is the Pranky family from?

You can see how Pranky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pranky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pranky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Pranky families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Pranky's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Pranky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pranky 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 48 census records available for the last name Pranky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pranky 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 Pranky. 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 5 military records available for the last name Pranky. For the veterans among your Pranky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pranky lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Pranky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Pranky in 1970 was 75, and 59 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pranky 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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