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Propp Family History

Propp Surname Meaning

North German: metonymic occupational name for a gardener and horticulturalist from Middle Low German prop ‘graft’ or a shortened form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with a cognate of Old High German proz ‘opening bud’ ‘scion’.

North German: nickname for a fat little man from Middle Low German proppe ‘stopper plug’.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): possibly the same as 2 or 1 above.

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


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You can see how Propp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Propp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Propp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Propp families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Propp's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Propp families in 1911.
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What did your Propp ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Propp. 78% of Propp men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Labourer
    23%

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Passenger Lists

There are 843 immigration records available for the last name Propp. 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 630 military records available for the last name Propp. For the veterans among your Propp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Propp lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Propp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Propp in 1951 was 55, and 68 in 2004.

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