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Prontzos Family History

Prontzos 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: Proctor, Proto, Pontius, Kontos, Ponto, Ponton, Chontos, Contos

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Prontzos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prontzos 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Prontzos. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 1 military records available for the last name Prontzos. For the veterans among your Prontzos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prontzos lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Prontzos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Prontzos in 1979 was 88, and 80 in 1997.

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