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Proaps Family History

Proaps 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: Propps, Propp, Prats, Broas, Pross, Propes, Proano, Propst, Preas

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Where is the Proaps family from?

You can see how Proaps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proaps family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Proaps families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Proaps families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Proaps's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Proaps families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proaps 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 Proaps ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Proaps. 100% of Proaps 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 168 census records available for the last name Proaps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proaps 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Proaps. 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 73 military records available for the last name Proaps. For the veterans among your Proaps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proaps lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Proaps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Proaps in 1966 was 62, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proaps 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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