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Prownson Family History

Prownson 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: Brownson, Tronson, Aronson, Propson, Townson, Ronson, Rowson, Bronson

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Where is the Prownson family from?

You can see how Prownson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prownson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prownson family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prownson's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Prownson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Prownson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prownson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Prownson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Prownson. For the veterans among your Prownson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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