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Protho Family History

Protho 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: Proto, Prothro, Roth, Troth, Poth, Prato, Proehl, Protz, Kroth, Rothe

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Where is the Protho family from?

You can see how Protho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Protho family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Protho families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Protho families living in Texas. This was about 62% of all the recorded Protho's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Protho families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Protho 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 Protho ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Protho. 54% of Protho men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Protho women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Protho were Farming and Housework.

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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
    54%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Housework
    15%

What Protho family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 866 census records available for the last name Protho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Protho 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Protho. 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 58 military records available for the last name Protho. For the veterans among your Protho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Protho lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2002, in the United States, Protho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Protho in 1947 was 63, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Protho 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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