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Profenno Family History

Profenno 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: Prosen, Provenza, Profeta, Provenzano, Provencio, Tropeano, Proano

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Where is the Profenno family from?

You can see how Profenno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Profenno family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Profenno family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Profenno's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Profenno families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Profenno 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 Profenno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Profenno. 100% of Profenno men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Profenno family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Profenno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Profenno 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Profenno. 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 79 military records available for the last name Profenno. For the veterans among your Profenno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Profenno lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Profenno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Profenno in 1973 was 77, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Profenno

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Profenno 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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