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Proof Family History

Proof 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: Roof, Ploof, Croom, Rook, Prior, Roos, Prokop, Crook, Pool, Root

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Where is the Proof family from?

You can see how Proof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proof family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Proof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Proof families living in Worcestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Proof's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Proof families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proof 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 Proof ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Proof. 100% of Proof women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Proof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Proof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proof 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Proof. 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 69 military records available for the last name Proof. For the veterans among your Proof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proof lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Proof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Proof in 1970 was 75, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proof 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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