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Proz Family History

Proz 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: Broz, Mroz, Protz, Droz, Prom, Prow, Pro, Troy, Prior, Pool

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Where is the Proz family from?

You can see how Proz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Proz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Proz family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Proz's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Proz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proz 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 68 census records available for the last name Proz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proz 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Proz. 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 12 military records available for the last name Proz. For the veterans among your Proz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proz lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1988, in the United States, Proz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Proz in 1974 was 51, and 69 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proz 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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