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Propin Family History

Propin 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: Chopin, Pepin, Propp, Polin, Provan, Papin, Rolin, Robin, Popik

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Where is the Propin family from?

You can see how Propin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Propin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Propin family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Propin's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Propin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Propin 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 36 census records available for the last name Propin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Propin 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Propin. 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 16 military records available for the last name Propin. For the veterans among your Propin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Propin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Propin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Propin in 1969 was 74, and 73 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Propin 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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