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Proug Family History

Proug 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, Prout, Prough, Rong, Pong, Rout, Propp, Prost, Prus, Troup

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Where is the Proug family from?

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

There are 38 census records available for the last name Proug. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proug 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Proug. 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 2 military records available for the last name Proug. For the veterans among your Proug ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proug lifespan?

Average Proug life expectancy in 1982 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proug 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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