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Prouex Family History

Prouex 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: Proulx, Proud, Groulx, Prue, Prosen, Prout, Groux, Prouty, Prosek

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Where is the Prouex family from?

You can see how Prouex families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prouex family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Prouex families living in Rhode Island. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prouex's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Prouex families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prouex 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 Prouex ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, None was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prouex. 100% of Prouex men worked as a None.

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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

  • None
    100%

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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Prouex. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prouex 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Prouex. 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 6 military records available for the last name Prouex. For the veterans among your Prouex ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prouex lifespan?

Average Prouex life expectancy in 1978 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prouex 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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