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Proel Family History

Proel 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: Poel, Proehl, Proell, Peel, Pool, Krol, Noel, Pol, Propp, Briel

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Where is the Proel family from?

You can see how Proel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Proel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Proel families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Proel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Proel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Proel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proel 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Proel. 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 5 military records available for the last name Proel. For the veterans among your Proel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proel lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proel 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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