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Proops Family History

Proops Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Proops family from?

You can see how Proops families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proops family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Proops families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Proops families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Proops's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Proops families in 1891.
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What did your Proops ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lighterman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Proops. 50% of Proops men worked as a Lighterman and 85% of Proops women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Proops were Police Constable and Retired.

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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 1939

  • Lighterman
    50%
  • Police Constable
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Retired
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Proops. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proops 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Proops. 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 82 military records available for the last name Proops. For the veterans among your Proops ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proops lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Proops life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Proops in 1963 was 66, and 97 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proops 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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