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Proce Family History

Proce 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: Price, Croce, Prock, Proch, Pryce, Prose, Groce, Broce, Brock, Rose

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Where is the Proce family from?

You can see how Proce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proce family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Proce families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Proce families living in Shropshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Proce's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Proce families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proce 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 Proce ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Proce. 16% of Proce men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Proce women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Proce were Helper and Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Ice Dealer
    11%
  • Helper
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Proce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proce 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Proce. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Proce. For the veterans among your Proce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proce lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Proce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Proce in 1956 was 31, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Proce

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proce 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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