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Probus Family History

Probus Surname Meaning

German: variant of Probst.

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


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Where is the Probus family from?

You can see how Probus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Probus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Probus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Probus families living in Cheshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Probus's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Probus families in 1891.
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What did your Probus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Probus. 53% of Probus men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Probus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Probus 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Probus. 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 345 military records available for the last name Probus. For the veterans among your Probus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Probus lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Probus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Probus in 1953 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Probus 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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