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Probas Family History

Probas 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: Probus, Probst, Probasco, Provan, Rodas, Ribas, Rosas, Rozas, Urbas

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Where is the Probas family from?

You can see how Probas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Probas family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Probas families living in Kentucky. This was about 88% of all the recorded Probas's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Probas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Probas 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 Probas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Probas. 100% of Probas men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Probas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Probas 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Probas. 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 3 military records available for the last name Probas. For the veterans among your Probas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Probas lifespan?

Average Probas life expectancy in 1988 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Probas 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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