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Proenca Family History

Proenca 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: Provencal, Provenza, Provence, Ronca, Ponce, Penna, Trench, Franca

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Where is the Proenca family from?

You can see how Proenca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proenca family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Proenca family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Proenca's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Proenca families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proenca 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 18 census records available for the last name Proenca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proenca 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Proenca. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Proenca. For the veterans among your Proenca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proenca lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1999, in the United States, Proenca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Proenca in 1987 was 77, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proenca 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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