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Proebster Family History

Proebster 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: Preister, Priester, Troester, Probst, Pester, Poster, Presser

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Where is the Proebster family from?

You can see how Proebster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proebster family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Proebster families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Proebster's in USA. New York had the highest population of Proebster families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proebster 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 76 census records available for the last name Proebster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proebster 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Proebster. 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 26 military records available for the last name Proebster. For the veterans among your Proebster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proebster lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Proebster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Proebster in 1975 was 35, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proebster 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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