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Proffen Family History

Proffen 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: Proffer, Offen, Draffen, Prosen, Roffe, Proffit, Griffen, Crofton

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Where is the Proffen family from?

You can see how Proffen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proffen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Proffen families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Proffen's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Proffen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proffen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Proffen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proffen 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Proffen. 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 61 military records available for the last name Proffen. For the veterans among your Proffen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proffen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1984, in the United States, Proffen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Proffen in 1968 was 82, and 74 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proffen 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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