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Pronold Family History

Pronold 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: Arnold, Brovold, Konold, Honold, Ronald, Prokop, Pool, Reynold

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Where is the Pronold family from?

You can see how Pronold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pronold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pronold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Pronold families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Pronold's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pronold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pronold 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 Pronold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pronold. 40% of Pronold men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Pronold women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pronold were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Pronold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Pronold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pronold 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Pronold. 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 174 military records available for the last name Pronold. For the veterans among your Pronold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pronold lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Pronold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pronold in 1967 was 89, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pronold 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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