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Probin Family History

Probin Surname Meaning

see Probyn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Probin family from?

You can see how Probin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Probin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Probin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Probin families living in Cheshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Probin's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Probin families in 1891.
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What did your Probin 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 Probin. 60% of Probin men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Probin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Probin were Dairy Farmer and Household Duties Unpaid.

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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
    60%
  • Dairy Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Domestic Duties
    12%
  • Household Duties Unpaid
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Probin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Probin 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Probin. 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 115 military records available for the last name Probin. For the veterans among your Probin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Probin lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Probin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Probin in 1976 was 80, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Probin 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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