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Prouff Family History

Prouff 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: Plouff, Puff, Proft, Pluff, Proud, Proulx, Prout, Prouty, Prough

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Where is the Prouff family from?

You can see how Prouff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prouff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prouff family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Prouff's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Prouff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Prouff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prouff 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Prouff. 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 Prouff. For the veterans among your Prouff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prouff lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Prouff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Prouff in 1980 was 50, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prouff 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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