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Proul Family History

Proul 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, Sproul, Proulx, Prout, Paul, Rout, Pool, Krol, Pol, Propp

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Where is the Proul family from?

You can see how Proul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proul family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Proul families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Proul families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Proul's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Proul families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proul 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Proul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proul 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Proul. 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 19 military records available for the last name Proul. For the veterans among your Proul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proul lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Proul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Proul in 1971 was 70, and 64 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proul 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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