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Prossner Family History

Prossner 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: Rossner, Prosser, Presser, Rosner, Grosser, Pressler, Posner, Crosser

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Where is the Prossner family from?

You can see how Prossner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prossner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Prossner families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Prossner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Prossner families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Prossner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prossner 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Prossner. 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 17 military records available for the last name Prossner. For the veterans among your Prossner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prossner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Prossner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Prossner in 1968 was 61, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prossner 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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