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Propes Family History

Propes Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Propst.

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


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Where is the Propes family from?

You can see how Propes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Propes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Propes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Propes family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Propes's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Propes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Propes 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 Propes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Propes. 30% of Propes men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Propes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Propes were Farm Laborer and New Worker.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    39%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

What Propes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Propes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Propes 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Propes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Propes. For the veterans among your Propes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Propes lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Propes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Propes in 1952 was 75, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Propes 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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