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Proskauer Family History

Proskauer 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: Rosauer, Cronauer, Breslauer, Prosper, Krakauer, Prosser, Proske

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Where is the Proskauer family from?

You can see how Proskauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proskauer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Proskauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Proskauer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Proskauer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Proskauer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proskauer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Proskauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Executive was the top reported job for people in the USA named Proskauer. 100% of Proskauer men worked as an Executive.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Executive
    100%

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Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Proskauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proskauer 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 560 immigration records available for the last name Proskauer. 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 127 military records available for the last name Proskauer. For the veterans among your Proskauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proskauer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Proskauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Proskauer in 1963 was 69, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proskauer 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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