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Protzman Family History

Protzman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Protzmann:: variant of Brotzmann (see Brotzman).

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Probably also a habitational name for someone from any of various places in Lower Saxony, Brandenburg, and Luxembourg called Protz.

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


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Where is the Protzman family from?

You can see how Protzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Protzman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Protzman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Protzman families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Protzman's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Protzman families in 1911.
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What did your Protzman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Protzman. 25% of Protzman men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Protzman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Protzman were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Elementary Teacher
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

What Protzman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Protzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Protzman 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Protzman. 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 669 military records available for the last name Protzman. For the veterans among your Protzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Protzman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Protzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Protzman in 1953 was 57, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Protzman 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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