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Propper Family History

Propper Surname Meaning

North German (Pröpper): variant of Proffer or Propp with the addition of the agent suffix -er.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Propper family from?

You can see how Propper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Propper family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Propper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Propper families living in Yorkshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Propper's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Propper families in 1891.
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What did your Propper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Propper. 24% of Propper men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Propper women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Propper were Owner and Operator.

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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
    24%
  • Waiter
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Owner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

What Propper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Propper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Propper 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Propper. 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 849 military records available for the last name Propper. For the veterans among your Propper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Propper lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Propper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Propper in 1951 was 44, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Propper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Propper 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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