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Proehl Family History

Proehl Surname Meaning

German (Pröhl): habitational name from any of several places so named in eastern Germany.

It may also derive from a nickname for a braggart.

This nickname comes from the Middle High German progen brogen meaning ‘to boast or brag’.

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


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Where is the Proehl family from?

You can see how Proehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proehl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Proehl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Proehl family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Proehl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Proehl families in 1891.
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What did your Proehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Proehl. 40% of Proehl men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Proehl women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Proehl were Laborer and Trained Nurse.

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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
    40%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housework
    18%
  • Typist
    15%
  • Trained Nurse
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Proehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proehl 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Proehl. 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 462 military records available for the last name Proehl. For the veterans among your Proehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proehl lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Proehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Proehl in 1954 was 58, and 88 in 2004.

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