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Prong Family History

Prong Name 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: Rong, Pong, Pring, Phong, Sprong, Brong, Song, Tong, Kong, Gong

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Where is the Prong family from?

You can see how Prong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prong family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prong families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Prong family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Prong's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Prong families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prong surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prong. 31% of Prong men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Sawyer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prong 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Prong. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 613 military records available for the last name Prong. For the veterans among your Prong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prong lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Prong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Prong in 1959 was 63, and 84 in 2003.

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