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Prenge Family History

Prenge 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: Prange, Plenge, Prenger, Pranger, Grange, Prigge, Krengel, Runge

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Where is the Prenge family from?

You can see how Prenge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prenge family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prenge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Prenge families living in Nebraska. This was about 90% of all the recorded Prenge's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Prenge families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Prenge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prenge 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Prenge. 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 3 military records available for the last name Prenge. For the veterans among your Prenge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prenge lifespan?

Average Prenge life expectancy in 1985 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prenge 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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