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Proto Name Meaning

Italian (southern): from Greek prōtos ‘first’ hence a name bestowed on the first born (male) child or in some cases possibly a short form of an occupational or status name formed with this element such as Protonotaro literally ‘first notary’. This surname is also found in southern France. Altered form of French Proteau or of its cognate Protot.

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


Similar surnames: Priolo, Toto, Propp, Spoto, Roth, Pott, Pretz, Krotz, Pritz, Prato

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Where is the Proto family from?

You can see how Proto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proto family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Proto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Proto family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Proto's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Proto families in 1841.
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What did your Proto ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Caterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Proto. 60% of Proto men worked as a Caterer and 72% of Proto women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Proto were Shopkeeper Cafe and Dressmaker (employed). .

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Caterer
    60%
  • Shopkeeper Cafe
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Shop Assistant
    15%
  • Dressmaker (employed)
    15%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Proto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proto 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Proto. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Proto. For the veterans among your Proto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proto lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Proto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Proto in 1956 was 32, and 74 in 2004.

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