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Proberts Family History

Proberts 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: Roberts, Probert, Robert, Mcroberts, Roberto, Roberti, Robarts

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Where is the Proberts family from?

You can see how Proberts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proberts family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Proberts families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Proberts families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Proberts's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Proberts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proberts 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 Proberts ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Proberts. 85% of Proberts 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
    85%
  • Incapacitated
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Proberts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proberts 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Proberts. 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 93 military records available for the last name Proberts. For the veterans among your Proberts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proberts lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Proberts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Proberts in 1970 was 94, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proberts 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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