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Prooton Family History

Prooton 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: Crofton, Preston, Broxton, Proctor, Poston, Proto, Croxton, Rowton

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Where is the Prooton family from?

You can see how Prooton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prooton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Prooton family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Prooton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Prooton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Prooton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prooton 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Prooton. 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 Prooton. For the veterans among your Prooton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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