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Procer Family History

Procer 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: Procter, Pricer, Proper, Rover, Power, Price, Prager, Roder, Crocker

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Where is the Procer family from?

You can see how Procer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Procer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Procer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Procer family living in Nairnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Procer's in Scotland. Nairnshire had the highest population of Procer families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Procer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Procer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Procer 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Procer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Procer. For the veterans among your Procer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Procer lifespan?

Average Procer life expectancy in 1991 was 24 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Procer 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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