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Probsting Family History

Probsting 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, Rosing, Oosting, Rossing, Osting, Robling, Ponting, Ernsting

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Where is the Probsting family from?

You can see how Probsting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Probsting family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Probsting families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Probsting family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Probsting's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Probsting families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Probsting 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 39 census records available for the last name Probsting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Probsting 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Probsting. 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 26 military records available for the last name Probsting. For the veterans among your Probsting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Probsting lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Probsting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Probsting in 1973 was 68, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Probsting 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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