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Proshansky Family History

Proshansky 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: Olshansky, Groshans, Polansky, Romansky, Oshinsky, Rozansky, Prohaska

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proshansky 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 28 census records available for the last name Proshansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proshansky 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Proshansky. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Proshansky. For the veterans among your Proshansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proshansky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Proshansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Proshansky in 1967 was 87, and 75 in 2000.

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