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Prouty Family History

Prouty Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Scottish Proudy unexplained. This is a distinguished surname in VT.

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


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Where is the Prouty family from?

You can see how Prouty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prouty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prouty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Prouty families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Prouty's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Prouty families in 1891.
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What did your Prouty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Prouty. 100% of Prouty 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Prouty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prouty 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Prouty. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Prouty. For the veterans among your Prouty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prouty lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Prouty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Prouty in 1948 was 34, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prouty 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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