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Prouza Family History

Prouza 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: Roza, Pozza, Proud, Protz, Proulx, Bouza, Prout, Kroupa, Prouty

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Where is the Prouza family from?

You can see how Prouza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prouza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prouza family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Prouza's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Prouza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prouza 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 17 census records available for the last name Prouza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prouza 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Prouza. 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 24 military records available for the last name Prouza. For the veterans among your Prouza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prouza lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Prouza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Prouza in 1965 was 66, and 74 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prouza 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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