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Propps Family History

Propps Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Propst.

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


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Where is the Propps family from?

You can see how Propps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Propps family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Propps families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Propps families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Propps's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Propps families in 1891.
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What did your Propps ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Propps. 29% of Propps men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Propps women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Propps were Salesman and Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Coal Loader
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Propps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Propps 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Propps. 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 432 military records available for the last name Propps. For the veterans among your Propps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Propps lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Propps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Propps in 1941 was 33, and 75 in 2004.

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