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Propst Family History

Propst Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Probst.

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


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Where is the Propst family from?

You can see how Propst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Propst family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Propst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Propst families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Propst's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Propst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Propst 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 Propst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Propst. 26% of Propst men worked as a Farmer and 8% of Propst women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Propst were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    4%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    8%
  • Cook
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Housework
    6%

What Propst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Propst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Propst 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 706 immigration records available for the last name Propst. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Propst. For the veterans among your Propst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Propst lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Propst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Propst in 1941 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Propst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Propst 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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