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Prosa Family History

Prosa 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: Rosa, Posa, Prost, Pross, Proia, Prusa, Prose, Ross, Cross, Rose

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Where is the Prosa family from?

You can see how Prosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prosa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Prosa families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Prosa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Prosa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prosa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prosa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prosa. 67% of Prosa men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Prosa women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Prosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prosa 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Prosa. 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 74 military records available for the last name Prosa. For the veterans among your Prosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prosa lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Prosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Prosa in 1962 was 64, and 53 in 2004.

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