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Protherough Family History

Protherough Surname Meaning

see Prothero.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Protherough family from?

You can see how Protherough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Protherough family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Protherough families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Protherough families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Protherough's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Protherough families in 1891.
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What did your Protherough ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chauffeur and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Protherough. 50% of Protherough men worked as a Chauffeur and 85% of Protherough women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Protherough were Gardener and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chauffeur
    50%
  • Gardener
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    16%

What Protherough family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Protherough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Protherough 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Protherough. 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 30 military records available for the last name Protherough. For the veterans among your Protherough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Protherough lifespan?

Average Protherough life expectancy in 1972 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Protherough 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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