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Proust Family History

Proust Surname Meaning

from a contraction of Provost. Compare the French names Proust Leproust.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Proust family from?

You can see how Proust families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proust family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Proust families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Proust families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Proust's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Proust families in 1891.
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What did your Proust ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Proust. 50% of Proust men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Journalier
    50%

What Proust family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 992 census records available for the last name Proust. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proust 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Proust. 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 69 military records available for the last name Proust. For the veterans among your Proust ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proust lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Proust life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Proust in 1969 was 66, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proust 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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