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Proche Family History

Proche 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: Poche, Roche, Troche, Proch, Price, Roch, Triche, Prophet, Arocha

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Where is the Proche family from?

You can see how Proche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proche family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Proche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Proche family living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Proche's in United Kingdom. Kent and 2 other counties had the highest population of Proche families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proche 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 178 census records available for the last name Proche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proche 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Proche. 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 43 military records available for the last name Proche. For the veterans among your Proche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proche lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Proche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Proche in 1971 was 76, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proche 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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