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Proseus Family History

Proseus 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: Prosen, Pross, Prosek, Brosius, Propes, Prose, Preus, Roses, Probus

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Where is the Proseus family from?

You can see how Proseus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proseus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Proseus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Proseus family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Proseus's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Proseus families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proseus 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 Proseus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Proseus. 34% of Proseus men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Helper
    14%
  • Pressman
    14%

What Proseus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Proseus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proseus 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Proseus. 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 182 military records available for the last name Proseus. For the veterans among your Proseus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proseus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Proseus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Proseus in 1963 was 75, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proseus 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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