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Proefrock Surname Meaning

German (Pröfrock): metonymic occupational name for a quality-control official who operated in the marketplace.

It originates from Middle Low German prœven ‘to test’.

Additionally, it includes rocke ‘rye’.

This name reflects the responsibilities of individuals ensuring the quality of goods.

Pröfrock highlights the connection between occupation and marketplace standards.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Proefrock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proefrock family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Proefrock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Proefrock families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Proefrock's in USA. New York had the highest population of Proefrock families in 1880.
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What did your Proefrock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Proefrock. 31% of Proefrock 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
    31%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

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There are 816 census records available for the last name Proefrock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proefrock 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Proefrock. 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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There are 124 military records available for the last name Proefrock. For the veterans among your Proefrock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proefrock lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Proefrock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Proefrock in 1963 was 69, and 95 in 2004.

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