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Pron Family History

Pron 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: Kron, Pyon, Tron, Ron, Peron, Hron, Fron, Pion, Pyron, Cron

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Where is the Pron family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pron. 60% of Pron men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Pron women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pron were Foreman and Packing Clerk. .

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Foreman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Packing Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pron 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Pron. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pron. For the veterans among your Pron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pron lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Pron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pron in 1957 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

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