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Prospero Family History

Prospero Surname Meaning

Italian; Spanish (Próspero): from the personal name Italian Prospero Spanish Próspero from Latin Prosper(us) ‘prosperous fortunate’ (see Prosper).

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


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Where is the Prospero family from?

You can see how Prospero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prospero family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prospero families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Prospero families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Prospero's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Prospero families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prospero 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 Prospero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prospero. 60% of Prospero men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Prospero women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prospero were Proprietor and Weaver.

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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
    60%
  • Mason
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Sales Clerk
    29%
  • Weaver
    29%

What Prospero family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prospero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prospero 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 865 immigration records available for the last name Prospero. 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 265 military records available for the last name Prospero. For the veterans among your Prospero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prospero lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Prospero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Prospero in 1963 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prospero

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prospero 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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