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Proman Family History

Proman 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: Roman, Provan, Froman, Broman, Vroman, Croman, Groman, Trojan, Yeoman

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Where is the Proman family from?

You can see how Proman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Proman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Proman families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Proman's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Proman families in 1880.
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What did your Proman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Proman. 38% of Proman men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Salesman
    38%
  • Foreman
    25%

What Proman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Proman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proman 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Proman. 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 11 military records available for the last name Proman. For the veterans among your Proman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Proman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Proman in 1960 was 31, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proman 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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