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Pranke Family History

Pranke Surname Meaning

South German: from Middle High German pranc branc ‘show display’ hence a nickname for an ostentatious person.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pranke family from?

You can see how Pranke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pranke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pranke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Pranke families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Pranke's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pranke families in 1911.
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What did your Pranke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pranke. 20% of Pranke men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pranke women worked as a Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Baker
    10%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Pranke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pranke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pranke 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Pranke. 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 267 military records available for the last name Pranke. For the veterans among your Pranke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pranke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Pranke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pranke in 1962 was 75, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pranke 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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