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Proddow Family History

Proddow 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: Prokop, Priddy, Proctor, Proto, Woodrow, Rondon, Prado, Proud, Haddow

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Where is the Proddow family from?

You can see how Proddow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proddow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Proddow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Proddow families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Proddow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Proddow families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Proddow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proddow 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Proddow. 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 14 military records available for the last name Proddow. For the veterans among your Proddow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proddow lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1975, in the United States, Proddow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Proddow in 1971 was 85, and 67 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proddow 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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