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Probett Family History

Probett 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, Privett, Rowett, Robert, Probst, Proietti, Profeta, Robnett

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Where is the Probett family from?

You can see how Probett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Probett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Probett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Probett families living in Essex. This was about 83% of all the recorded Probett's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Probett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Probett 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 Probett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Probett. 100% of Probett men worked as a Lorry Driver and 78% of Probett 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Lorry Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    23%

What Probett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 728 census records available for the last name Probett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Probett 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Probett. 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 Probett. For the veterans among your Probett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Probett lifespan?

Average Probett life expectancy in 1999 was 46 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Probett 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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