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Proe Family History

Proe 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: Roe, Prue, Broe, Poe, Pree, Prose, Prom, Wroe, Prow, Pro

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Where is the Proe family from?

You can see how Proe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Proe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Proe families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Proe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Proe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proe 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 Proe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Proe. 100% of Proe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Proe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proe 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Proe. 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 Proe. For the veterans among your Proe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proe lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Proe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Proe in 1960 was 49, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Proe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proe 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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