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Proenza Surname Meaning

Spanish: Castilianized form of Portuguese Proença a habitational name from Proença-a-Velha and Proença-a-Nova in Castelo Branco district (Portugal).

This surname is most common in Cuba.

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


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You can see how Proenza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proenza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Proenza family living in Indiana. This was about 17% of all the recorded Proenza's in USA. Indiana and 5 other states had the highest population of Proenza families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Proenza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proenza 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Proenza. 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 6 military records available for the last name Proenza. For the veterans among your Proenza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proenza lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Proenza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Proenza in 1956 was 26, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proenza 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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