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Probala Family History

Probala Surname 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: Rogala, Pribula, Parola, Bala, Pola, Pala, Prada, Probst, Rajala

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Where is the Probala family from?

You can see how Probala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Probala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Probala family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Probala's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Probala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Probala 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 Probala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Probala. 58% of Probala men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    58%
  • Miner
    43%

What Probala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Probala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Probala 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Probala. 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 12 military records available for the last name Probala. For the veterans among your Probala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Probala lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Probala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Probala in 1967 was 76, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Probala 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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