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Prandon Family History

Prandon 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: Brandon, Grandon, Randon, Branson, Pardon, Ranson, Branton, Branden

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Where is the Prandon family from?

You can see how Prandon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prandon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prandon family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Prandon's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Prandon families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Prandon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prandon 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Prandon. 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 4 military records available for the last name Prandon. For the veterans among your Prandon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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