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Proferes Family History

Proferes 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: Peres, Roberts, Peffers, Roers, Profeta, Proffer, Goeres, Roffers

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Where is the Proferes family from?

You can see how Proferes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proferes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Proferes family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Proferes's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Proferes families in 1920.
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What did your Proferes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Proferes. 50% of Proferes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Proferes women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Proferes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Proferes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proferes 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Proferes. 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 36 military records available for the last name Proferes. For the veterans among your Proferes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proferes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Proferes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Proferes in 1964 was 81, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proferes 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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