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Proda Family History

Proda 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: Prada, Roda, Broda, Proia, Boda, Rode, Rada, Parola, Rosa, Arora

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Where is the Proda family from?

You can see how Proda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proda family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Proda families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Proda families living in Westmorland. This was 100% of all the recorded Proda's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Proda families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Proda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Proda. 100% of Proda 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Proda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proda 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Proda. 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 9 military records available for the last name Proda. For the veterans among your Proda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proda lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2003, in the United States, Proda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Proda in 1996 was 72, and 81 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proda 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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