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Pravnan Family History

Pravnan Surname 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: Provan, Pradhan, Grannan, Pavan, Ravan, Brannan, Branan, Rana, Rahman

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Where is the Pravnan family from?

You can see how Pravnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pravnan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pravnan families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pravnan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pravnan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pravnan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Pravnan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Pravnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pravnan 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Pravnan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Pravnan. For the veterans among your Pravnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pravnan lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Pravnan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pravnan in 1957 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pravnan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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