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Profita Family History

Profita 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: Profeta, Profitt, Profit, Proft, Rokita, Proffitt, Proia, Procida

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Where is the Profita family from?

You can see how Profita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Profita family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Profita families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Profita families living in Massachusetts. This was about 32% of all the recorded Profita's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Profita families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Profita 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 Profita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Profita. 75% of Profita men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    75%
  • Porter
    25%

What Profita family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Profita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Profita 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Profita. 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 202 military records available for the last name Profita. For the veterans among your Profita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Profita lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Profita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Profita in 1962 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Profita

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Profita 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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