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Protos Family History

Protos 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, Roos, Prokop, Proctor, Rokos, Frutos, Provost, Prator, Fotos

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Where is the Protos family from?

You can see how Protos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Protos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Protos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Protos family living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Protos's in USA. California and 5 other states had the highest population of Protos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Protos 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 Protos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Furrier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Protos. 100% of Protos men worked as a Furrier.

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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

  • Furrier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Protos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Protos 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Protos. 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 79 military records available for the last name Protos. For the veterans among your Protos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Protos lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Protos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Protos in 1966 was 74, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Protos 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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