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Proudford Family History

Proudford 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: Proudfoot, Radford, Rochford, Bradford, Crockford, Woodford, Crofford

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Where is the Proudford family from?

You can see how Proudford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proudford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Proudford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Proudford family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Proudford's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Proudford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proudford 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 Proudford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Proudford. 100% of Proudford men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Proudford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proudford 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Proudford. 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 56 military records available for the last name Proudford. For the veterans among your Proudford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proudford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Proudford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Proudford in 1963 was 78, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proudford 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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