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Propas Family History

Propas 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: Propes, Propps, Propp, Provan, Papas, Popa, Rodas, Kopas, Rosas

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Where is the Propas family from?

You can see how Propas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Propas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Propas family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Propas's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Propas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Propas 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 Propas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chef was the top reported job for people in the USA named Propas. 100% of Propas men worked as a Chef.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Chef
    100%

What Propas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Propas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Propas 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Propas. 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 6 military records available for the last name Propas. For the veterans among your Propas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Propas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Propas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Propas in 1966 was 58, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Propas 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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