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Pranka Family History

Pranka 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, Pianka, Praska, Frank, Rana, Rank, Plank, Franko, Kraska

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Where is the Pranka family from?

You can see how Pranka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pranka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pranka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Pranka families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Pranka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pranka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pranka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pranka ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Pranka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pranka 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Pranka. 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 15 military records available for the last name Pranka. For the veterans among your Pranka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pranka lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Pranka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pranka in 1978 was 90, and 91 in 2003.

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