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Procelle Family History

Procelle 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: Procell, Roelle, Proell, Roselle, Rochelle, Prowell, Rozelle, Pelle

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Where is the Procelle family from?

You can see how Procelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Procelle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Procelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Procelle family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Procelle's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Procelle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Procelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Procelle ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Procelle ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Procelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Procelle 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Procelle. 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 23 military records available for the last name Procelle. For the veterans among your Procelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Procelle lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Procelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Procelle in 1987 was 61, and 63 in 2002.

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