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Proberbs Family History

Proberbs 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: Roberts, Probert, Robers, Roberds, Froberg, Robert, Roberg, Grober

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You can see how Proberbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proberbs family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Proberbs families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Proberbs's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Proberbs families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Proberbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proberbs 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 Proberbs. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Proberbs. For the veterans among your Proberbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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