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Proly Family History

Proly 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: Proby, Pooley, Troy, Parola, Pool, Rolf, Krol, Pioli, Priolo, Pola

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Where is the Proly family from?

You can see how Proly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Proly family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Proly's in USA. New York had the highest population of Proly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proly 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 Proly ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Proly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proly 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Proly. 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 8 military records available for the last name Proly. For the veterans among your Proly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proly lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Proly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Proly in 1974 was 90, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proly 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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