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Promos Family History

Promos 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: Roos, Prokop, Primo, Proto, Rokos, Provost, Ramos, Romo, Primus

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Where is the Promos family from?

You can see how Promos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Promos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Promos families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Promos's in USA. California had the highest population of Promos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Promos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Promos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Promos 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Promos. 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 8 military records available for the last name Promos. For the veterans among your Promos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Promos lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1988, in the United States, Promos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Promos in 1970 was 81, and 78 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Promos 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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