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Prothe Family History

Prothe 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: Rothe, Grothe, Roth, Poche, Roche, Prophet, Brother, Proto, Pratte

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Where is the Prothe family from?

You can see how Prothe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prothe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Prothe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Prothe families living in Worcestershire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Prothe's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Prothe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prothe 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 Prothe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prothe. 71% of Prothe men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    71%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Cabinet Maker
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prothe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prothe 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Prothe. 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 68 military records available for the last name Prothe. For the veterans among your Prothe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prothe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Prothe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Prothe in 1964 was 84, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prothe 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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