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Prommer Family History

Prommer 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: Frommer, Pommer, Primmer, Brommer, Pfrommer, Trommer, Sommer, Plummer

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Where is the Prommer family from?

You can see how Prommer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prommer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Prommer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Prommer family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Prommer's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Prommer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prommer 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 75 census records available for the last name Prommer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prommer 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Prommer. 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 24 military records available for the last name Prommer. For the veterans among your Prommer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prommer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1979, in the United States, Prommer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Prommer in 1971 was 75, and 79 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prommer 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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