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Proudie Family History

Proudie 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: Proud, Brodie, Prouse, Rodie, Rudie, Broadie, Proudfit, Prude, Goudie

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Where is the Proudie family from?

You can see how Proudie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proudie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Proudie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Proudie family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Proudie's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Proudie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proudie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Proudie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Proudie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proudie 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Proudie. 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 9 military records available for the last name Proudie. For the veterans among your Proudie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proudie lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Proudie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Proudie in 1974 was 73, and 46 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proudie 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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