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Proue Family History

Proue 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, Prue, Prout, Prouse, Prose, Rose, Rode, Pope, Rout, Prime

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Where is the Proue family from?

You can see how Proue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proue family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Proue families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Proue families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Proue's in USA. New York had the highest population of Proue families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proue 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 Proue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Proue. 50% of Proue men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Labor
    50%

What Proue family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Proue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proue 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Proue. 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 59 military records available for the last name Proue. For the veterans among your Proue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proue lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Proue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Proue in 1964 was 67, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Proue

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proue 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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