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Probertson Family History

Probertson 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: Robertson, Roberton, Roberson, Humbertson, Albertson, Roberts

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Where is the Probertson family from?

You can see how Probertson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Probertson family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1871. The most Probertson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Probertson family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Probertson's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Probertson families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Probertson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Probertson 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 immigration records available for the last name Probertson. 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 Probertson. For the veterans among your Probertson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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