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Prospal Family History

Prospal 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: Rosal, Prosper, Postal, Popal, Rosa, Postel, Posa, Prasad, Rosman

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Where is the Prospal family from?

You can see how Prospal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prospal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Prospal families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prospal's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Prospal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prospal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prospal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prospal. 100% of Prospal men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Prospal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prospal 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Prospal. 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 15 military records available for the last name Prospal. For the veterans among your Prospal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prospal lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Prospal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Prospal in 1960 was 59, and 93 in 2002.

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