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Protano Family History

Protano 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: Proano, Romano, Provan, Proto, Troiano, Rotan, Prowant, Rosano

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Where is the Protano family from?

You can see how Protano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Protano family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Protano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Protano families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Protano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Protano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Protano 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 Protano ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Protano. 100% of Protano women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Protano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Protano 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Protano. 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 88 military records available for the last name Protano. For the veterans among your Protano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Protano lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Protano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Protano in 1963 was 73, and 68 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Protano 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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