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Probyn Family History

Probyn Surname Meaning

from ap Rhobin ‘son of Robin’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Probyn family from?

You can see how Probyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Probyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Probyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 69 Probyn families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Probyn's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Probyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Probyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Probyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Probyn. 22% of Probyn men worked as an Incapacitated and 71% of Probyn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Probyn were Butcher and Unpaid Domestic Du.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    22%
  • Coal Hewer
    22%
  • Railway Clerk
    15%
  • Butcher
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Probyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Probyn 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 869 immigration records available for the last name Probyn. 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 399 military records available for the last name Probyn. For the veterans among your Probyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Probyn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Probyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Probyn in 1963 was 86, and 81 in 2003.

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