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Proietto Family History

Proietto 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: Proietti, Prieto, Pretto, Pruiett, Privett, Priest, Rowett, Proto

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Where is the Proietto family from?

You can see how Proietto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proietto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Proietto families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Proietto's in USA. New York had the highest population of Proietto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proietto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Proietto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Proietto. 44% of Proietto men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Barber
    19%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

What Proietto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Proietto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proietto 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 586 immigration records available for the last name Proietto. 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 195 military records available for the last name Proietto. For the veterans among your Proietto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proietto lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Proietto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Proietto in 1962 was 75, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proietto 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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