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Proell Family History

Proell Surname Meaning

German (Pröll):: variant of Proehl. perhaps a variant of Prell.

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


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Where is the Proell family from?

You can see how Proell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Proell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Proell families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Proell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Proell families in 1891.
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What did your Proell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Proell. 80% of Proell men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Proell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Proell were Farm Laborer and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    80%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Proell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 875 census records available for the last name Proell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proell 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Proell. 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 157 military records available for the last name Proell. For the veterans among your Proell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Proell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Proell in 1963 was 79, and 44 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proell 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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