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Prosl Family History

Prosl Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Prost, Pross, Prose, Ross, Cross, Rose, Rosa, Post, Gross, Grosh

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Where is the Prosl family from?

You can see how Prosl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prosl family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Prosl families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Prosl's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Prosl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prosl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Prosl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prosl 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Prosl. 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 106 military records available for the last name Prosl. For the veterans among your Prosl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prosl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Prosl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Prosl in 1964 was 49, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prosl 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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