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Proelsdorfer Family History

Proelsdorfer 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: Arensdorf, Reisdorf, Arndorfer, Emmendorfer, Zielsdorf, Womelsdorf

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Where is the Proelsdorfer family from?

You can see how Proelsdorfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proelsdorfer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Proelsdorfer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Proelsdorfer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Proelsdorfer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Proelsdorfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proelsdorfer 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Proelsdorfer. 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 1 military records available for the last name Proelsdorfer. For the veterans among your Proelsdorfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proelsdorfer lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Proelsdorfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Proelsdorfer in 1987 was 83, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proelsdorfer 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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