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Proben Family History

Proben 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: Prosen, Probst, Broten, Provan, Roden, Gruben, Ruben, Rosen, Roen

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Where is the Proben family from?

You can see how Proben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proben family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Proben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Proben family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Proben's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Proben families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proben 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 Proben ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Proben. 100% of Proben 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Proben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proben 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Proben. 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 31 military records available for the last name Proben. For the veterans among your Proben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proben lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Proben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Proben in 1970 was 88, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proben 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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