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Prosey Family History

Prosey 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: Posey, Prosen, Prosek, Prose, Brosey, Pooley, Rose, Pusey, Roser

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Where is the Prosey family from?

You can see how Prosey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prosey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Prosey families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Prosey families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Prosey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Prosey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prosey 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 Prosey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Prosey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prosey 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Prosey. 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 4 military records available for the last name Prosey. For the veterans among your Prosey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prosey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1976, in the United States, Prosey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Prosey in 1968 was 61, and 65 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prosey 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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