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Proffat Family History

Proffat 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: Proffit, Proft, Proffitt, Proffer, Moffat, Profitt, Profit, Probst

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Where is the Proffat family from?

You can see how Proffat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proffat family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Proffat families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Proffat's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Proffat families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Proffat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proffat 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Proffat. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Proffat. For the veterans among your Proffat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Proffat

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