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Proetel Family History

Proetel 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: Postel, Roedel, Prete, Proehl, Froebel, Prueter, Trostel, Roetzel

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Where is the Proetel family from?

You can see how Proetel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proetel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Proetel family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Proetel's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Proetel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proetel 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 15 census records available for the last name Proetel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proetel 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 Proetel. 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 9 military records available for the last name Proetel. For the veterans among your Proetel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proetel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Proetel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Proetel in 1972 was 53, and 76 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proetel 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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