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Prooen Family History

Prooen 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, Broten, Provan, Roden, Rosen, Roen, Roten, Rozen, Kroon

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Where is the Prooen family from?

You can see how Prooen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prooen family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Prooen families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Prooen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Prooen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Prooen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prooen 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Prooen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Prooen. For the veterans among your Prooen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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