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Profsky Family History

Profsky Name 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: Brodsky, Borofsky, Grodsky, Trosky, Polsky, Kofsky, Osofsky, Proske

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Where is the Profsky family from?

You can see how Profsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Profsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Profsky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Profsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Profsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Profsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Profsky ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Profsky ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Profsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Profsky 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Profsky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Profsky. For the veterans among your Profsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Profsky lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Profsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Profsky in 1970 was 90, and 59 in 1998.

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