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Prossimo Family History

Prossimo 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: Primo, Passino, Rosso, Rossin, Massimo, Prospero, Crossno, Rossing

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Prossimo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prossimo 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Prossimo. 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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There are 20 military records available for the last name Prossimo. For the veterans among your Prossimo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prossimo lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Prossimo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Prossimo in 1979 was 78, and 90 in 1995.

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