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Proyor Family History

Proyor 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: Pryor, Prior, Prokop, Proctor, Proto, Troyer, Prator, Royer, Poyer

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Where is the Proyor family from?

You can see how Proyor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proyor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Proyor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Proyor families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Proyor's in USA. New York had the highest population of Proyor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proyor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Proyor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Proyor. 43% of Proyor men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Proyor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proyor 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Proyor. 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 28 military records available for the last name Proyor. For the veterans among your Proyor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proyor lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1981, in the United States, Proyor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Proyor in 1980 was 44, and 68 in 1981.

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