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Proweller Family History

Proweller 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: Preller, Prowell, Weller, Peller, Powell, Rowell, Roesler, Poller

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Where is the Proweller family from?

You can see how Proweller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proweller family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Proweller family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Proweller's in USA. New York had the highest population of Proweller families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proweller 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 59 census records available for the last name Proweller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proweller 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Proweller. 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 5 military records available for the last name Proweller. For the veterans among your Proweller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proweller lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Proweller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Proweller in 1975 was 83, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proweller 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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