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Proby Family History

Proby Surname Meaning

English: unexplained. French: habitational name from a place so named in Jura.

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


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Where is the Proby family from?

You can see how Proby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Proby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Proby families living in Alberta. This was about 88% of all the recorded Proby's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Proby families in 1911.
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What did your Proby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Proby. 36% of Proby men worked as a Farmer and 48% of Proby women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Proby were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Cook
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Proby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proby 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Proby. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 387 military records available for the last name Proby. For the veterans among your Proby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proby lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Proby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Proby in 1955 was 51, and 64 in 2004.

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