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Probstel Family History

Probstel 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: Postel, Probst, Trostel, Prost, Droste, Poster, Roessel, Borstel

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Where is the Probstel family from?

You can see how Probstel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Probstel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Probstel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Probstel families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Probstel's in USA. California had the highest population of Probstel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Probstel 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 62 census records available for the last name Probstel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Probstel 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Probstel. 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 25 military records available for the last name Probstel. For the veterans among your Probstel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Probstel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Probstel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Probstel in 1963 was 77, and 64 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Probstel 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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