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Proffit Family History

Proffit Surname Meaning

Scottish and English: variant of Proffitt.

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


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Where is the Proffit family from?

You can see how Proffit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proffit family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Proffit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Proffit families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Proffit's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Proffit families in 1891.
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What did your Proffit ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Proffit. 75% of Proffit women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Domestic Housekeeper
    13%
  • Domestic Unpaid Duties
    13%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Proffit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proffit 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Proffit. 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 Proffit. For the veterans among your Proffit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proffit lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Proffit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Proffit in 1963 was 77, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Proffit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proffit 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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