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Prano Family History

Prano 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: Frano, Prado, Piano, Prato, Grano, Proano, Plano, Pan, Pang, Frank

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Where is the Prano family from?

You can see how Prano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prano family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Prano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Prano families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Prano's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Prano families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Prano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prano. 30% of Prano men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Prano women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prano were Baker and Clerk. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Baker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 754 census records available for the last name Prano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prano 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Prano. 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 107 military records available for the last name Prano. For the veterans among your Prano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prano lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Prano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Prano in 1965 was 76, and 67 in 2004.

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