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Procter Family History

Procter Surname Meaning

English (Cumbria and Yorkshire): variant of Proctor.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Procter family from?

You can see how Procter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Procter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Procter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,322 Procter families living in Lancashire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Procter's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Procter families in 1891.
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What did your Procter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Procter. 9% of Procter men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 66% of Procter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Procter were Incapacitated and Incapacitated.

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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 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    9%
  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 100,000 census records available for the last name Procter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Procter 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Procter. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Procter. For the veterans among your Procter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Procter lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Procter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Procter in 1946 was 42, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Procter 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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