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Protsman Family History

Protsman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Protzmann (see Brotzman).

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


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Where is the Protsman family from?

You can see how Protsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Protsman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Protsman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Protsman families living in Devon. This was about 71% of all the recorded Protsman's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Protsman families in 1891.
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What did your Protsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Protsman. 26% of Protsman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Protsman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Protsman were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Protsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Protsman 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Protsman. 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 331 military records available for the last name Protsman. For the veterans among your Protsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Protsman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Protsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Protsman in 1956 was 42, and 67 in 2004.

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