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Probs Family History

Probs 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, Pross, Proby, Prows, Probus, Ross, Cross, Roos, Gross, Ros

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Where is the Probs family from?

You can see how Probs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Probs family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Probs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Probs family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Probs's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Probs families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Probs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Probs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Probs 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Probs. 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 14 military records available for the last name Probs. For the veterans among your Probs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Probs lifespan?

Average Probs life expectancy in 1997 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Probs 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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