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Probb Family History

Probb 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: Proby, Robb, Crabb, Lobb, Propp, Probst, Prost, Proto, Grob, Proft

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Where is the Probb family from?

You can see how Probb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Probb family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Probb families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Probb family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Probb's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Probb families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Probb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Probb 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Probb. 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 1 military records available for the last name Probb. For the veterans among your Probb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Probb lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Probb 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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