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Propson Family History

Propson Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with a cognate of proz ‘opening bud’ (see Propp ).

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


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Where is the Propson family from?

You can see how Propson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Propson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Propson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Propson families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Propson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Propson families in 1891.
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What did your Propson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Propson. 34% of Propson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Propson women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Propson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Propson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Propson 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Propson. 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 68 military records available for the last name Propson. For the veterans among your Propson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Propson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Propson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Propson in 1963 was 56, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Propson 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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