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Pranske Family History

Pranske 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: Pranke, Paske, Ganske, Prange, Plansky, Prause, Prante, Manske, Raske

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Where is the Pranske family from?

You can see how Pranske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pranske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pranske families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pranske's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pranske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pranske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pranske ancestors do for a living?

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

What Pranske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Pranske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pranske 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Pranske. 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 10 military records available for the last name Pranske. For the veterans among your Pranske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pranske lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pranske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pranske in 1963 was 64, and 94 in 2003.

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