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Profitt Family History

Profitt Surname Meaning

Scottish and English: variant of Proffitt.

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


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Where is the Profitt family from?

You can see how Profitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Profitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Profitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Profitt families living in Lancashire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Profitt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Profitt families in 1891.
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What did your Profitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Profitt. 89% of Profitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Designer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Profitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Profitt 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Profitt. 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 947 military records available for the last name Profitt. For the veterans among your Profitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Profitt lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Profitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Profitt in 1951 was 64, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Profitt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Profitt 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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