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Probertt Family History

Probertt 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: Probert, Robert, Roberts, Roberto, Roberti, Privett, Froberg, Rowett

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Where is the Probertt family from?

You can see how Probertt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Probertt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Probertt family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Probertt's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Probertt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Probertt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Probertt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Probertt. 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 2 military records available for the last name Probertt. For the veterans among your Probertt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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