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Prota Family History

Prota 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: Rota, Prata, Proto, Protz, Proia, Psota, Pott, Roth, Parola, Rosa

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Where is the Prota family from?

You can see how Prota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prota family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Prota families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Prota's in USA. New York had the highest population of Prota families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prota 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 Prota ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prota. 100% of Prota men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Prota women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Prota family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Prota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prota 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Prota. 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 60 military records available for the last name Prota. For the veterans among your Prota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prota lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Prota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Prota in 1964 was 71, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prota 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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