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Pronto Family History

Pronto 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: Proto, Ponto, Pinto, Prieto, Proctor, Prost, Bronte, Ronco, Porto

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Where is the Pronto family from?

You can see how Pronto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pronto family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pronto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Pronto families living in New York. This was about 82% of all the recorded Pronto's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pronto families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pronto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pronto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pronto. 75% of Pronto men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Salesman
    25%
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Census Records

There are 871 census records available for the last name Pronto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pronto 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Pronto. 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 169 military records available for the last name Pronto. For the veterans among your Pronto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pronto lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Pronto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pronto in 1961 was 25, and 86 in 2001.

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