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Protas Family History

Protas 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: Rota, Kotas, Provan, Prata, Proto, Rodas, Rosas, Potash, Rozas, Rotan

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Where is the Protas family from?

You can see how Protas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Protas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Protas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Protas families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Protas's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Protas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Protas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Protas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Protas. 60% of Protas men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 676 census records available for the last name Protas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Protas 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Protas. 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 216 military records available for the last name Protas. For the veterans among your Protas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Protas lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Protas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Protas in 1952 was 56, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Protas 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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