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Prosperi Family History

Prosperi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Prospero. This surname is also found in Corsica and southern France.

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


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Where is the Prosperi family from?

You can see how Prosperi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prosperi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Prosperi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Prosperi families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Prosperi's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Prosperi families in 1891.
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What did your Prosperi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dress Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prosperi. 32% of Prosperi men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Prosperi women worked as a Dress Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prosperi were Shoe Maker and House Work.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Weaver
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Shoe Maker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dress Maker
    34%
  • Corset Factory
    34%
  • House Work
    34%

What Prosperi family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Prosperi lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Prosperi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Prosperi in 1952 was 43, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prosperi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prosperi 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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