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Prons Family History

Prons 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: Prins, Irons, Brons, Pross, Pons, Arons, Prows, Rong, Ross, Pong

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Where is the Prons family from?

You can see how Prons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prons family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Prons families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Prons families living in Durham. This was about 83% of all the recorded Prons's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Prons families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prons 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 136 census records available for the last name Prons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prons 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Prons. 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 7 military records available for the last name Prons. For the veterans among your Prons 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 Prons 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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