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Prom Family History

Prom Surname Meaning

Danish: unexplained. Cambodian: written ព្រំ (also ព្រុំ) corresponding to the Khmer word meaning e.g. ‘carpet’ and ‘boundary’. Compare Prum

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


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Where is the Prom family from?

You can see how Prom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Prom families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Prom's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Prom families in 1891.
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What did your Prom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prom. 46% of Prom men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Prom women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prom were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prom 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Prom. 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 253 military records available for the last name Prom. For the veterans among your Prom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Prom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Prom in 1962 was 49, and 87 in 2004.

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