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Prown Family History

Prown 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: Brown, Crown, Drown, Prows, Prow, Brow, Kron, Trow, Propp, Pyon

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Where is the Prown family from?

You can see how Prown families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prown family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prown families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Prown family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Prown's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Prown families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prown 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 Prown ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prown. 50% of Prown men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Prown women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prown were Clerk and Cook.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prown. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prown 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Prown. 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 117 military records available for the last name Prown. For the veterans among your Prown ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prown lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Prown life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Prown in 1968 was 69, and 69 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prown 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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