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Proach Family History

Proach 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: Roach, Prosch, Proch, Broach, Roch, Brach, Posch, Crouch, Reach, Pach

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Where is the Proach family from?

You can see how Proach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proach family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Proach families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Proach families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Proach's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Proach families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proach 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 Proach ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Proach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Proach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proach 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Proach. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Proach. For the veterans among your Proach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proach lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Proach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Proach in 1977 was 83, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Proach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proach 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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