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Propalis Family History

Propalis Name 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: Peoples, Rosales, Papalia, Boosalis, Royals, Polis, Propes, Pomales

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Propalis 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 Propalis ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Propalis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Propalis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Propalis 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Propalis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Propalis. For the veterans among your Propalis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Propalis lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2004, in the United States, Propalis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Propalis in 1999 was 78, and 88 in 2004.

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