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Prosen Family History

Prosen Surname Meaning

Slovenian: nickname or topographic name from prosen ‘made from millet’. In some cases possibly also German (Prösen): habitational name from a place called Prösen near Torgau.

This surname is very rare in Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Prosen family from?

You can see how Prosen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prosen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Prosen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Prosen families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Prosen's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Prosen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prosen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Prosen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prosen. 37% of Prosen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Prosen women worked as a Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Prosen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 952 census records available for the last name Prosen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prosen 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Prosen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 182 military records available for the last name Prosen. For the veterans among your Prosen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prosen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Prosen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Prosen in 1962 was 58, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prosen 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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