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Proct Family History

Proct 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: Prost, Proft, Prock, Prout, Proch, Brock, Port, Rock, Rout, Pott

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Where is the Proct family from?

You can see how Proct families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proct family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Proct families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Proct family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Proct's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Proct families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proct 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 77 census records available for the last name Proct. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proct 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Proct. 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 27 military records available for the last name Proct. For the veterans among your Proct ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proct lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1974, in the United States, Proct life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Proct in 1972 was 81, and 81 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proct 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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