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Pronan Family History

Pronan 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, Ronan, Cronan, Trojan, Roman, Roan, Grogan, Honan, Froman

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Where is the Pronan family from?

You can see how Pronan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pronan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pronan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Pronan families living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pronan's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Pronan families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Pronan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pronan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pronan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Pronan. For the veterans among your Pronan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pronan 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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