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Propfe Family History

Propfe 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: Pope, Propp, Prophet, Groppe, Proft, Kropf, Popke, Poppe, Proffer

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Where is the Propfe family from?

You can see how Propfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Propfe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Propfe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Propfe families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Propfe's in USA. New York had the highest population of Propfe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Propfe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Propfe ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Propfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Propfe 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Propfe. 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 114 military records available for the last name Propfe. For the veterans among your Propfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Propfe lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Propfe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Propfe in 1969 was 72, and 87 in 2002.

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