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Proksel Family History

Proksel 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: Prosen, Rossel, Prosek, Prowse, Rosel, Prouse, Prosser, Prose

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Where is the Proksel family from?

You can see how Proksel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proksel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Proksel family living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Proksel's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Proksel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Proksel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proksel 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Proksel. 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 20 military records available for the last name Proksel. For the veterans among your Proksel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proksel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Proksel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Proksel in 1962 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proksel 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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