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Propf Family History

Propf 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: Propp, Kropf, Tropf, Pope, Rolf, Popp, Kropp, Kopf, Knopf, Prost

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Where is the Propf family from?

You can see how Propf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Propf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Propf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Propf families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Propf's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Propf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Propf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Propf ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Propf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Propf 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Propf. 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 26 military records available for the last name Propf. For the veterans among your Propf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Propf lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1998, in the United States, Propf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Propf in 1982 was 77, and 65 in 1998.

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