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Proia Family History

Proia Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from a minor place in Calabria called Proia or an altered form of Greek Proias.

It is derived from the Greek word prōia, which means ‘morning’.

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


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Where is the Proia family from?

You can see how Proia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Proia families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Proia's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Proia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Proia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Proia. 59% of Proia men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Proia women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Proia were Mason Helper and Stenographer.

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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
    59%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Fireman
    9%
  • Mason Helper
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Packer
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 660 census records available for the last name Proia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proia 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 731 immigration records available for the last name Proia. 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 223 military records available for the last name Proia. For the veterans among your Proia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proia lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Proia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Proia in 1953 was 35, and 75 in 2004.

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