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Profiet Family History

Profiet 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: Profitt, Profit, Prophet, Proft, Proffitt, Profeta, Proffer, Proffit

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Where is the Profiet family from?

You can see how Profiet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Profiet family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Profiet families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 9 Profiet families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Profiet's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Profiet families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Profiet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Profiet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Profiet 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 immigration records available for the last name Profiet. 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 1 military records available for the last name Profiet. For the veterans among your Profiet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Profiet lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Profiet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Profiet in 1970 was 68, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Profiet 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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