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Proetz Family History

Proetz 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: Ploetz, Pretz, Protz, Prieto, Prost, Proto, Pritz, Plotz, Krotz

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Where is the Proetz family from?

You can see how Proetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proetz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Proetz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Proetz families living in Missouri. This was about 90% of all the recorded Proetz's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Proetz families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Proetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proetz 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Proetz. 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 77 military records available for the last name Proetz. For the veterans among your Proetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proetz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Proetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Proetz in 1964 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proetz 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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