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Proffet Family History

Proffet 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, Proffit, Prophet, Proft, Moffet, Proffitt, Profeta, Roffe

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Where is the Proffet family from?

You can see how Proffet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proffet family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Proffet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Proffet families living in Virginia. This was about 73% of all the recorded Proffet's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Proffet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proffet 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 Proffet ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Proffet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proffet 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Proffet. 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 64 military records available for the last name Proffet. For the veterans among your Proffet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proffet lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Proffet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Proffet in 1965 was 72, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Proffet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proffet 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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