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Propester Family History

Propester 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: Priester, Troester, Rochester, Pester, Poster, Presser, Trompeter

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Propester 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 13 census records available for the last name Propester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Propester 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Propester. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Propester. For the veterans among your Propester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Propester lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Propester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Propester in 1967 was 55, and 85 in 2002.

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