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Proebsting Family History

Proebsting 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: Preston, Probst, Goessling, Rosing, Pershing, Oosting, Kroening

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Where is the Proebsting family from?

You can see how Proebsting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proebsting family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Proebsting families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Proebsting families living in Illinois. This was about 78% of all the recorded Proebsting's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Proebsting families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Proebsting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proebsting 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Proebsting. 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 44 military records available for the last name Proebsting. For the veterans among your Proebsting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proebsting lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Proebsting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Proebsting in 1965 was 76, and 67 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proebsting 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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