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Proeto Family History

Proeto 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: Prieto, Proto, Proctor, Prost, Porto, Ploetz, Pretz, Ponto, Proft

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Where is the Proeto family from?

You can see how Proeto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proeto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Proeto families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Proeto's in USA. New York had the highest population of Proeto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proeto 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 41 census records available for the last name Proeto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proeto 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Proeto. 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 3 military records available for the last name Proeto. For the veterans among your Proeto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proeto lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Proeto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Proeto in 1972 was 84, and 97 in 1998.

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