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Prouser Family History

Prouser 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: Prouse, Prosser, Crouser, Rouser, Brouse, Roser, Presser, Grosser

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Where is the Prouser family from?

You can see how Prouser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prouser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prouser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Prouser families living in California. This was about 83% of all the recorded Prouser's in USA. California had the highest population of Prouser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prouser 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 102 census records available for the last name Prouser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prouser 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Prouser. 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 40 military records available for the last name Prouser. For the veterans among your Prouser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prouser lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Prouser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Prouser in 1971 was 72, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prouser 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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