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Prongle Family History

Prongle 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: Pringle, Springle, Pingle, Ringle, Prange, Pangle, Prindle, Crangle

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Where is the Prongle family from?

You can see how Prongle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prongle family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Prongle families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Prongle's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Prongle families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Prongle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prongle 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Prongle. 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 military records available for the last name Prongle. For the veterans among your Prongle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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