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Proesch Family History

Proesch 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: Prosch, Roesch, Proksch, Posch, Ruesch, Frosch, Pesch, Kresch, Grosch

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Where is the Proesch family from?

You can see how Proesch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proesch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Proesch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Proesch families living in Minnesota. This was about 86% of all the recorded Proesch's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Proesch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proesch 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 Proesch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Proesch. 67% of Proesch men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Painter
    34%

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Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Proesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proesch 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Proesch. 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 51 military records available for the last name Proesch. For the veterans among your Proesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proesch lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Proesch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Proesch in 1967 was 82, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Proesch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proesch 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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