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Probets Family History

Probets Surname Meaning

see Proberts.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Probets family from?

You can see how Probets families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Probets family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Probets families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Probets's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Probets families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Probets surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Probets ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Probets. 60% of Probets men worked as a General Labourer and 94% of Probets women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Probets were Vanguard S Railway and Maid (domestic).

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Vanguard S Railway
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Maid (domestic)
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Probets. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Probets 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Probets. 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 119 military records available for the last name Probets. For the veterans among your Probets ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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