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Probe Family History

Probe 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, Robe, Prose, Grobe, Rose, Rode, Pope, Prime, Jobe, Price

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Where is the Probe family from?

You can see how Probe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Probe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Probe families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Probe family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Probe's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Probe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Probe 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 Probe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Probe. 43% of Probe men worked as an Electrician.

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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

  • Electrician
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Probe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Probe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Probe 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Probe. 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 61 military records available for the last name Probe. For the veterans among your Probe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Probe lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Probe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Probe in 1954 was 45, and 66 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Probe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Probe 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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