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Proechel Family History

Proechel 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: Prechel, Proehl, Broeckel, Rochel, Prechtl, Poeschel, Kroschel

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Where is the Proechel family from?

You can see how Proechel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proechel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Proechel families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Proechel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Proechel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proechel 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 Proechel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Proechel. 100% of Proechel men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Proechel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proechel 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Proechel. 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 46 military records available for the last name Proechel. For the veterans among your Proechel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proechel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Proechel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Proechel in 1966 was 72, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proechel 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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