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Proator Family History

Proator 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: Proctor, Prator, Prater, Proto, Prato, Proano, Procter, Praytor

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Where is the Proator family from?

You can see how Proator families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proator family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Proator family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Proator's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Proator families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Proator. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proator 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Proator. 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 1 military records available for the last name Proator. For the veterans among your Proator ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proator lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proator 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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