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Prosley Family History

Prosley 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: Crosley, Presley, Pooley, Parsley, Mosley, Pasley, Bromley, Paisley

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Where is the Prosley family from?

You can see how Prosley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prosley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prosley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Prosley families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Prosley's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Prosley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prosley 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 55 census records available for the last name Prosley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prosley 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Prosley. 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 military records available for the last name Prosley. For the veterans among your Prosley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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