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Proulx Family History

Proulx Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Prou: nickname from regional French prou ‘valiant wise expert’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Proulx family from?

You can see how Proulx families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proulx family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Proulx families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Proulx family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Proulx's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Proulx families in 1891.
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What did your Proulx ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Proulx. 20% of Proulx men worked as a Laborer and 7% of Proulx women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Proulx were Clerk and Stitcher.

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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
    20%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    7%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Spinner
    6%
  • Stitcher
    5%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Proulx. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Proulx. For the veterans among your Proulx ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proulx lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Proulx life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Proulx in 1952 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

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