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Proppe Family History

Proppe 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, Groppe, Poppe, Propper, Propps, Pope, Popp, Kropp, Prophet

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Where is the Proppe family from?

You can see how Proppe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proppe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Proppe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Proppe families living in New York. This was about 92% of all the recorded Proppe's in USA. New York had the highest population of Proppe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proppe 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 Proppe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Proppe. 45% of Proppe men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    45%
  • Manager
    34%
  • Mechanic
    23%

What Proppe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 776 census records available for the last name Proppe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proppe 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Proppe. 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 149 military records available for the last name Proppe. For the veterans among your Proppe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proppe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Proppe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Proppe in 1963 was 73, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Proppe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proppe 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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