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Profeta Family History

Profeta Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname or occupational name for a seer from profeta ‘prophet’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Profeta family from?

You can see how Profeta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Profeta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 20 Profeta families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Profeta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Profeta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Profeta 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 Profeta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Profeta. 35% of Profeta men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Profeta women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Profeta were Presser and New Worker.

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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
    35%
  • Barber
    22%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Presser
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Typist
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

What Profeta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 980 census records available for the last name Profeta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Profeta 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Profeta. 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 480 military records available for the last name Profeta. For the veterans among your Profeta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Profeta lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Profeta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Profeta in 1953 was 40, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Profeta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Profeta 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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