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Prosser Name Meaning

Welsh: Anglicized form of Welsh ap Rhosier ‘son of Roger’ (see Roger).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Rosser, Grosser, Rossner, Pross, Prosek, Prose, Grasser, Crossen

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Prosser Family Origin

Where is the Prosser family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Prosser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prosser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prosser families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there were 41 Prosser families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Prosser's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Prosser families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prosser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Prosser Family Occupations

    What did your Prosser ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Prosser occupation in the USA was Farmer. 33% of Prosser's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Prosser. A less common occupation for the Prosser family was Carpenter.

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    • Farmer

      33%

    • Laborer

      9%

    • Keeping House

      7%

    • Carpenter

      5%

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

    Prosser Historical Records

    What Prosser family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Prosser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prosser census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Prosser

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Prosser. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Prosser. For the veterans among your Prosser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Prosser Life Expectancy

    What is the average Prosser lifespan?

    Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Prosser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Prosser in 1950 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prosser

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prosser ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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