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Prann Family History

Prann 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: Pann, Brann, Rann, Pan, Pang, Frank, Brand, Rana, Mann, Rank

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Where is the Prann family from?

You can see how Prann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prann family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 9 Prann families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Prann's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Prann families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prann 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 389 census records available for the last name Prann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prann 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Prann. 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 148 military records available for the last name Prann. For the veterans among your Prann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prann lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Prann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Prann in 1958 was 86, and 53 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prann 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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