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Prangle Family History

Prangle Name Meaning

see Pragnell .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Pringle, Prange, Pangle, Crangle, Pranger, Grange, Springle, Angle

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Where is the Prangle family from?

You can see how Prangle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prangle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prangle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Prangle families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Prangle's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Prangle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prangle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prangle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prangle. 50% of Prangle men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Prangle women worked as a Cook. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prangle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prangle 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Prangle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 77 military records available for the last name Prangle. For the veterans among your Prangle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prangle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Prangle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Prangle in 1964 was 55, and 60 in 2002.

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