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Prose Family History

Prose Surname Meaning

German (also Pröse): from a short form of the personal name Ambrose.

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


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Where is the Prose family from?

You can see how Prose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prose family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prose families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Prose families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Prose's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Prose families in 1891.
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What did your Prose ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Prose. 100% of Prose 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Prose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prose 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Prose. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Prose. For the veterans among your Prose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prose lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Prose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Prose in 1956 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prose 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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