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Prance Family History

Prance Surname Meaning

English (Devon): nickname from Middle English praunce ‘to prance’ no doubt with reference to the bearer's gait or attitude.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Prance family from?

You can see how Prance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prance family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prance families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 120 Prance families living in Devon. This was about 37% of all the recorded Prance's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Prance families in 1891.
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What did your Prance ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Solicitor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Prance. 16% of Prance men worked as a Solicitor and 72% of Prance women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prance were Medical Practitioner and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Solicitor
    16%
  • Incapacitated
    16%
  • Horseman On Farm
    16%
  • Medical Practitioner
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Prance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prance 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 935 immigration records available for the last name Prance. 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 Prance. For the veterans among your Prance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prance lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Prance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Prance in 1965 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prance 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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