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Proses Family History

Proses 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, Pross, Prosek, Propes, Prose, Roses, Ross, Moses, Cross, Rose

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Where is the Proses family from?

You can see how Proses families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proses family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Proses families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Proses family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Proses's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Proses families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proses 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 99 census records available for the last name Proses. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proses 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Proses. 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 18 military records available for the last name Proses. For the veterans among your Proses ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proses lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Proses life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Proses in 1970 was 78, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proses 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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