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Pronest Family History

Pronest 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: Priest, Ernest, Probst, Prost, Provost, Rones, Dronet, Propes

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Where is the Pronest family from?

You can see how Pronest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pronest family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Pronest families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Pronest's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Pronest families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Pronest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pronest 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pronest. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pronest. For the veterans among your Pronest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pronest lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1982, in the United States, Pronest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pronest in 1974 was 86, and 84 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pronest 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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