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Prongue Family History

Prongue 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, Prange, Yongue, Pogue, Tongue, Poague, Rong, Pong, Ponce

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Where is the Prongue family from?

You can see how Prongue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prongue family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prongue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Prongue families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Prongue's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Prongue families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prongue surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Prongue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prongue 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Prongue. 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 40 military records available for the last name Prongue. For the veterans among your Prongue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prongue lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Prongue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Prongue in 1964 was 80, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prongue 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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