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Prothis Family History

Prothis 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: Cruthis, Roths, Prothro, Roth, Rodis, Stathis, Potvin, Prophet, Artis

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Where is the Prothis family from?

You can see how Prothis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prothis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prothis family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Prothis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Prothis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Prothis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prothis 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Prothis. 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 2 military records available for the last name Prothis. For the veterans among your Prothis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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