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Proost Family History

Proost 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: Probst, Prost, Provost, Troost, Propst, Roos, Post, Root, Priest

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Where is the Proost family from?

You can see how Proost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proost family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Proost families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Proost families living in Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Proost's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Proost families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proost 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 Proost ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Proost. 78% of Proost 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
    78%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Proost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proost 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 695 immigration records available for the last name Proost. 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 174 military records available for the last name Proost. For the veterans among your Proost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proost lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Proost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Proost in 1962 was 57, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Proost

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proost 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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