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Prough Family History

Prough Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Brauch.

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


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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 1911 there were 17 Prough families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Prough's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Prough families in 1911.
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.
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What did your Prough ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prough. 25% of Prough men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Prough women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prough were Farm Laborer and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    4%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housework
    12%

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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 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 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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prough

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prough 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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