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Proux Family History

Proux Name 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: Proud, Proulx, Prout, Groux, Roux, Rout, Propp, Prost, Prus, Troup

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Where is the Proux family from?

You can see how Proux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proux family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Proux families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 239 Proux families living in Quebec. This was about 87% of all the recorded Proux's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Proux families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proux surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Proux ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Proux. 48% of Proux men worked as a Journalier. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    48%
  • Cultivateur
    42%
  • Farmer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Proux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proux 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Proux. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 137 military records available for the last name Proux. For the veterans among your Proux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proux lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Proux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Proux in 1966 was 70, and 91 in 2003.

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