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Probes Family History

Probes 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: Propes, Probus, Rodes, Probst, Rokes, Grober, Croes, Robel, Pries

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Where is the Probes family from?

You can see how Probes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Probes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Probes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Probes family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Probes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Probes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Probes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Probes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Probes 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Probes. 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 24 military records available for the last name Probes. For the veterans among your Probes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Probes lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Probes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Probes in 1969 was 97, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Probes 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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