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Prott Family History

Prott 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: Pott, Prost, Sprott, Proto, Plott, Proft, Brott, Pratt, Protz, Drott

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Where is the Prott family from?

You can see how Prott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prott families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 40 Prott families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Prott's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Prott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Prott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, School Teacher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Prott. 100% of Prott men worked as a School Teacher and 100% of Prott 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • School Teacher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Prott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Prott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prott 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 Prott. 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 829 military records available for the last name Prott. For the veterans among your Prott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prott lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Prott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Prott in 1964 was 71, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prott

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prott 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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