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Proessel Family History

Proessel 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: Roessel, Pressel, Gressel, Presser, Ressel, Pressey, Dressel

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Where is the Proessel family from?

You can see how Proessel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proessel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Proessel family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Proessel's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Proessel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proessel 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 56 census records available for the last name Proessel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proessel 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 Proessel. 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 7 military records available for the last name Proessel. For the veterans among your Proessel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proessel lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1992, in the United States, Proessel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Proessel in 1990 was 90, and 89 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proessel 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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