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Proeschold Family History

Proeschold 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: Poeschl, Poeschel, Groeschel, Prescod, Rothschild, Prescott, Reinhold

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Where is the Proeschold family from?

You can see how Proeschold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proeschold family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Proeschold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Proeschold family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Proeschold's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Proeschold families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proeschold 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 103 census records available for the last name Proeschold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proeschold 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Proeschold. 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 21 military records available for the last name Proeschold. For the veterans among your Proeschold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proeschold lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Proeschold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Proeschold in 1970 was 86, and 91 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proeschold 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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