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Pranga Family History

Pranga 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: Prange, Uranga, Pang, Rana, Pranger, Ranta, Grange, Franca, Prada

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Where is the Pranga family from?

You can see how Pranga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pranga family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pranga families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Pranga families living in Michigan. This was about 58% of all the recorded Pranga's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pranga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pranga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pranga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pranga. 100% of Pranga men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Pranga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pranga 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Pranga. 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 56 military records available for the last name Pranga. For the veterans among your Pranga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pranga lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Pranga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pranga in 1970 was 66, and 92 in 1999.

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