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Protean Family History

Protean 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: Broten, Provan, Croteau, Brotman, Roten, Protzman, Rotan, Prosen

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Where is the Protean family from?

You can see how Protean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Protean family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Protean family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Protean's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Protean families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Protean 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 720 census records available for the last name Protean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Protean 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Protean. 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 3 military records available for the last name Protean. For the veterans among your Protean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Protean lifespan?

Average Protean life expectancy in 1967 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Protean 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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