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Proefke Family History

Proefke 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: Roepke, Roelke, Groenke, Proske, Roebke, Roeske, Kroenke, Preble

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Where is the Proefke family from?

You can see how Proefke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proefke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Proefke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Proefke families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Proefke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Proefke families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Proefke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proefke 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 Proefke. 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 16 military records available for the last name Proefke. For the veterans among your Proefke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proefke lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Proefke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Proefke in 1975 was 69, and 103 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proefke 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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