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Probster Family History

Probster 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, Poster, Polster, Preister, Prosper, Roster, Priester

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Where is the Probster family from?

You can see how Probster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Probster family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Probster families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Probster family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Probster's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Probster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Probster 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 55 census records available for the last name Probster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Probster 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Probster. 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 237 military records available for the last name Probster. For the veterans among your Probster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Probster lifespan?

Average Probster life expectancy in 1984 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Probster 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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