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Prophett Family History

Prophett Surname Meaning

see Prophet.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Prophett family from?

You can see how Prophett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prophett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prophett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Prophett families living in Cheshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Prophett's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Prophett families in 1891.
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What did your Prophett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fitters Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Prophett. 50% of Prophett men worked as a Fitters Labourer and 100% of Prophett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fitters Labourer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Prophett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 976 census records available for the last name Prophett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prophett 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Prophett. 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 130 military records available for the last name Prophett. For the veterans among your Prophett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prophett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Prophett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Prophett in 1966 was 84, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prophett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prophett 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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