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Prome Family History

Prome 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: Prime, Frome, Rome, Prose, Krome, Prom, Crome, Rose, Rode, Pope

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Where is the Prome family from?

You can see how Prome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prome family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Prome families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Prome families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Prome's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Prome families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prome 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 Prome ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pressman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prome. 100% of Prome men worked as a Pressman.

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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

  • Pressman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Prome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prome 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Prome. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Prome. For the veterans among your Prome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prome lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prome 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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