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Prony Family History

Prony 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: Proby, Rong, Pong, Troy, Penny, Kron, Roy, Propp, Pyon, Prost

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Where is the Prony family from?

You can see how Prony families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prony family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Prony families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Prony families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Prony's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Prony families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Prony. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prony 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 Prony. 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 3 military records available for the last name Prony. For the veterans among your Prony ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prony lifespan?

Average Prony life expectancy in 1965 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prony 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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