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Pranitis Family History

Pranitis Name 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: Arvanitis, Prentis, Francis, Politis, Brandis, Granito, Maniatis

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pranitis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Pranitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pranitis 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Pranitis. 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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There are 13 military records available for the last name Pranitis. For the veterans among your Pranitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pranitis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Pranitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pranitis in 1966 was 82, and 94 in 2002.

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