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Probot Family History

Probot 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: Probst, Prokop, Root, Prost, Proto, Provost, Proft, Prout, Pobst

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Where is the Probot family from?

You can see how Probot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Probot family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Probot families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Probot family living in Bedfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Probot's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Probot families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Probot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Probot 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Probot. 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 13 military records available for the last name Probot. For the veterans among your Probot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Probot lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Probot 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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