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Prantle Family History

Prantle 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: Prante, Pantle, Pratte, Pringle, Prange, Brantley, Pangle, Sprankle

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Where is the Prantle family from?

You can see how Prantle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prantle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prantle family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Prantle's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Prantle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prantle 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 72 census records available for the last name Prantle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prantle 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Prantle. 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 12 military records available for the last name Prantle. For the veterans among your Prantle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prantle lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Prantle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Prantle in 1969 was 70, and 77 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prantle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prantle 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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