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Profumo Family History

Profumo 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: Primo, Proto, Proft, Romo, Proud, Proulx, Prout, Fumo, Profeta

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Where is the Profumo family from?

You can see how Profumo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Profumo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Profumo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Profumo families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Profumo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Profumo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Profumo 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 Profumo ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Profumo. 100% of Profumo women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    100%

What Profumo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Profumo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Profumo 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Profumo. 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 41 military records available for the last name Profumo. For the veterans among your Profumo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Profumo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Profumo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Profumo in 1963 was 60, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Profumo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Profumo 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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