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Prosper Family History

Prosper Surname Meaning

French West Indian (mainly Haiti) and African (mainly Tanzania); Catalan (Pròsper): from the personal name Prosper (Catalan Pròsper) Latin Prosper(us) an omen or well-wishing name meaning ‘prosperous fortunate’.

The name was borne by three 5th-century Christian saints.

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


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Where is the Prosper family from?

You can see how Prosper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prosper family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Prosper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Prosper families living in Berkshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Prosper's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Prosper families in 1891.
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What did your Prosper ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Prosper. 100% of Prosper 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Prosper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prosper 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Prosper. 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 Prosper. For the veterans among your Prosper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prosper lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Prosper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Prosper in 1961 was 49, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prosper 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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