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Prouost Family History

Prouost 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: Provost, Probst, Prost, Prevost, Troost, Prout, Poust, Prouse, Prust

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Where is the Prouost family from?

You can see how Prouost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prouost family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Prouost families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Prouost's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Prouost families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prouost 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 61 census records available for the last name Prouost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prouost 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Prouost. 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 4 military records available for the last name Prouost. For the veterans among your Prouost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prouost lifespan?

Average Prouost life expectancy in 1995 was 51 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prouost 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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