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Pranza Family History

Pranza 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: Panza, Franza, Rana, Kranz, Razza, Ranta, Araiza, Franca, Prada, Ranz

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Where is the Pranza family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Pranza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pranza 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Pranza. 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 36 military records available for the last name Pranza. For the veterans among your Pranza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pranza lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Pranza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pranza in 1981 was 51, and 63 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pranza 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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