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Prosman Family History

Prosman 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: Rosman, Grosman, Crosman, Protsman, Brosman, Osman, Crossman, Kosman

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Where is the Prosman family from?

You can see how Prosman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prosman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prosman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Prosman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Prosman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Prosman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prosman 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 51 census records available for the last name Prosman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prosman 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Prosman. 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 3 military records available for the last name Prosman. For the veterans among your Prosman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prosman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Prosman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Prosman in 1965 was 74, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prosman 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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