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Pronay Family History

Pronay 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, Pray, Prunty, Gronau, Croney, Ronan, Droney, Perona, Prouty

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Where is the Pronay family from?

You can see how Pronay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pronay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pronay families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pronay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pronay families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Pronay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pronay 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Pronay. 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 190 military records available for the last name Pronay. For the veterans among your Pronay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pronay lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Pronay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pronay in 1966 was 83, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pronay 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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