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Pronteau Family History

Pronteau 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: Croteau, Pruneau, Rondeau, Parenteau, Crotteau, Bronte, Frontera

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Where is the Pronteau family from?

You can see how Pronteau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pronteau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pronteau family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Pronteau's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Pronteau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pronteau 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 132 census records available for the last name Pronteau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pronteau 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Pronteau. 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 8 military records available for the last name Pronteau. For the veterans among your Pronteau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pronteau lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Pronteau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Pronteau in 1969 was 77, and 64 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pronteau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pronteau 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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