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Proesl Family History

Proesl 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: Proehl, Proell, Priest, Probst, Prost, Croes, Pries, Kroese, Kroes

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Where is the Proesl family from?

You can see how Proesl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proesl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Proesl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Proesl families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Proesl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Proesl families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Proesl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proesl 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Proesl. 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 8 military records available for the last name Proesl. For the veterans among your Proesl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proesl lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Proesl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Proesl in 1971 was 74, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proesl 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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