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Proudlock Family History

Proudlock Surname Meaning

Apparently from Middle English proud prout ‘proud haughty arrogant’ + lok loc ‘lock of hair forelock’

Although the precise sense is not clear.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Proudlock family from?

You can see how Proudlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proudlock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Proudlock families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 93 Proudlock families living in Durham. This was about 45% of all the recorded Proudlock's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Proudlock families in 1891.
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What did your Proudlock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Proudlock. 25% of Proudlock men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Proudlock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Proudlock were Game Keeper and Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Miner Retired
    25%
  • Motor Driver
    17%
  • Game Keeper
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Proudlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proudlock 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 712 immigration records available for the last name Proudlock. 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 378 military records available for the last name Proudlock. For the veterans among your Proudlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proudlock lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Proudlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Proudlock in 1964 was 60, and 87 in 2002.

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