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Prop Family History

Prop 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: Propp, Drop, Prom, Pop, Prow, Pro, Troy, Pope, Prior, Prokop

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Where is the Prop family from?

You can see how Prop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prop family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prop families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Prop families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Prop's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Prop families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prop surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Prop ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Prop. 100% of Prop women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Prop family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 967 census records available for the last name Prop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prop 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Prop. 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 39 military records available for the last name Prop. For the veterans among your Prop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prop lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Prop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Prop in 1984 was 69, and 56 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prop

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prop 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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