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Proutt Family History

Proutt 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: Prout, Prouty, Troutt, Routt, Rout, Pott, Probst, Prost, Sprott

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Where is the Proutt family from?

You can see how Proutt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proutt family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Proutt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Proutt family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Proutt's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Proutt families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proutt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Proutt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Proutt. 50% of Proutt men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Proutt women worked as a Maid.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Proutt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 776 census records available for the last name Proutt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proutt 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Proutt. 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 91 military records available for the last name Proutt. For the veterans among your Proutt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proutt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Proutt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Proutt in 1964 was 66, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Proutt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proutt 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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