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Proley Family History

Proley 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: Pooley, Poley, Roley, Croley, Paley, Parsley, Pilley, Hooley, Pasley

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Where is the Proley family from?

You can see how Proley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Proley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Proley family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Proley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Proley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proley 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 Proley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Proley. 100% of Proley women worked as a New Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Proley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proley 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Proley. 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 5 military records available for the last name Proley. For the veterans among your Proley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proley lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Proley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Proley in 1977 was 82, and 90 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proley 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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