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Proso Family History

Proso 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: Prost, Proto, Roso, Pross, Prose, Provo, Ross, Cross, Rose, Prokop

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Where is the Proso family from?

You can see how Proso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Proso family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Proso's in USA. New York had the highest population of Proso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proso surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Proso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proso 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Proso. 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 6 military records available for the last name Proso. For the veterans among your Proso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proso lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Proso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Proso in 1968 was 50, and 73 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proso 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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