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Prox Family History

Prox Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of the personal name Prokop a Christian saint's name.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Prox family from?

You can see how Prox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prox family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prox families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Prox families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Prox's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Prox families in 1891.
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What did your Prox ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prox. 38% of Prox men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    38%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Waiter
    13%

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Census Records

There are 736 census records available for the last name Prox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prox 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Prox. 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 607 military records available for the last name Prox. For the veterans among your Prox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prox lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Prox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Prox in 1962 was 83, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prox 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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