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Proir Family History

Proir 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: Proia, Prior, Prim, Propp, Prost, Pour, Rohr, Preis, Proto, Proft

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Where is the Proir family from?

You can see how Proir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proir family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Proir families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Proir families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Proir's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Proir families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proir 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 77 census records available for the last name Proir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proir 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Proir. 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 13 military records available for the last name Proir. For the veterans among your Proir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proir lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2000, in the United States, Proir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Proir in 1993 was 82, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proir 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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