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Probert Family History

Probert Surname Meaning

Welsh: Anglicized form of Welsh ap Roppert ‘son of Robert’ (see Robert).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Probert family from?

You can see how Probert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Probert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Probert families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 404 Probert families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Probert's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Probert families in 1891.
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What did your Probert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Probert. 11% of Probert men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Probert women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Probert were Farm Labourer and Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Colliery Hewer
    4%
  • Farm Labourer
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Household Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 43,000 census records available for the last name Probert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Probert 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Probert. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Probert. For the veterans among your Probert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Probert lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Probert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Probert in 1957 was 65, and 72 in 2004.

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