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Prough Name Meaning

Altered form of German Brauch .

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


Similar surnames: Prugh, Brough, Roush, Stough, Rought, Prouse, Rouch, Rous, Paugh

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Where is the Prough family from?

You can see how Prough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prough family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prough families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Prough families living in Lancashire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Prough's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Prough families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prough surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prough ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Prough. 100% of Prough 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Prough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prough 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Prough. 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 725 military records available for the last name Prough. For the veterans among your Prough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prough lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Prough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Prough in 1943 was 59, and 87 in 2004.

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