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Protand Family History

Protand 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: Provan, Poland, Roland, Rotan, Prowant, Proano, Rowand, Brand, Trojan

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Where is the Protand family from?

You can see how Protand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Protand family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Protand families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Protand's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Protand families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Protand 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 4 census records available for the last name Protand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Protand 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Protand. 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 Protand. For the veterans among your Protand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Protand lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1984, in the United States, Protand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Protand in 1965 was 68, and 95 in 1984.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Protand 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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