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Promis Family History

Promis 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: Rodis, Preis, Remis, Loomis, Primus, Ermis, Romes, Pross, Psomas

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Where is the Promis family from?

You can see how Promis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Promis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Promis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Promis families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Promis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Promis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Promis 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 Promis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Promis. 100% of Promis 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Promis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Promis 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Promis. 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 54 military records available for the last name Promis. For the veterans among your Promis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Promis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Promis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Promis in 1972 was 88, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Promis 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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