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Proles Family History

Proles 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: Poles, Propes, Sproles, Roles, Pooley, Toles, Rodes, Peoples, Rokes

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Where is the Proles family from?

You can see how Proles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proles family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Proles families living in Middlesex. This was about 45% of all the recorded Proles's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Proles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proles 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 Proles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Proles. 67% of Proles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Home Duties
    34%

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Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Proles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proles 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Proles. 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 7 military records available for the last name Proles. For the veterans among your Proles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proles lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proles 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Proles

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