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Proaper Family History

Proaper Surname 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: Prosper, Propper, Proper, Prager, Prater, Draper, Paper, Cropper

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Where is the Proaper family from?

You can see how Proaper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proaper family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Proaper families living in Kansas. This was about 78% of all the recorded Proaper's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Proaper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proaper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Proaper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proaper 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Proaper. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Proaper. For the veterans among your Proaper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proaper lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Proaper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Proaper in 1972 was 63, and 78 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proaper 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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