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Profter Family History

Profter 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, Procter, Porter, Prater, Trotter, Proctor, Rotter, Poster

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Where is the Profter family from?

You can see how Profter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Profter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Profter families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Profter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Profter families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Profter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Profter 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Profter. 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 2 military records available for the last name Profter. For the veterans among your Profter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Profter lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Profter 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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