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Proscher Family History

Proscher 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: Roscher, Prescher, Poucher, Plocher, Rosche, Drescher, Porcher

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Where is the Proscher family from?

You can see how Proscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proscher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Proscher family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Proscher's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Proscher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proscher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Proscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proscher 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Proscher. 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 21 military records available for the last name Proscher. For the veterans among your Proscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proscher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1975, in the United States, Proscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Proscher in 1965 was 65, and 82 in 1975.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proscher 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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