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Probst Name Meaning

German: from Middle High German probest ‘superviser provost’ (from Latin propositus) an occupational name for the head of a religious chapter or educational establishment or since such officials were usually clergy and celibate a nickname probably for a self-important person. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German Probst ‘provost’ (see 1 above); the reason for its adoption is unknown.

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


Similar surnames: Prost, Provost, Prast, Obst, Pobst, Post, Rost, Proft, Propst, Trost

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Where is the Probst family from?

You can see how Probst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Probst family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Probst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Probst families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Probst's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Probst families in 1891.
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What did your Probst ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Probst. 58% of Probst women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    58%
  • Cook
    22%
  • Nursery Governess
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Probst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Probst 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Probst. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14,000 military records available for the last name Probst. For the veterans among your Probst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Probst lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Probst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1953. The average life expectancy for Probst in 1944 was 38, and 72 in 2004.

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