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Pranko Family History

Pranko 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: Franko, Panko, Pranke, Frank, Rank, Plank, Crank, Franco, Janko

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Where is the Pranko family from?

You can see how Pranko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pranko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pranko family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pranko's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Pranko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pranko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pranko ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Pranko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pranko 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Pranko. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pranko. For the veterans among your Pranko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pranko lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1991, in the United States, Pranko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pranko in 1978 was 78, and 86 in 1991.

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