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Proa Name Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico) and Portuguese: nickname from Galician and Portuguese proa ‘bow prow’.

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


Similar surnames: Proia, Roa, Prom, Prow, Pro, Papa, Troy, Prior, Parola, Rosa

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Where is the Proa family from?

You can see how Proa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proa family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Proa families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Proa families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Proa's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Proa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Proa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Proa. 50% of Proa men worked as a Miner. .

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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 1940

  • Miner
    50%
  • Labor
    50%
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Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Proa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proa 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Proa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Proa. For the veterans among your Proa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proa lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Proa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Proa in 1958 was 68, and 69 in 2001.

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