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Protiva Family History

Protiva 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: Proia, Procida, Oliva, Rota, Provan, Prata, Proto, Votava, Kotila

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Where is the Protiva family from?

You can see how Protiva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Protiva family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Protiva families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Protiva families living in Ohio. This was about 88% of all the recorded Protiva's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Protiva families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Protiva surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Protiva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Protiva. 60% of Protiva men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Protiva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Protiva 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Protiva. 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 62 military records available for the last name Protiva. For the veterans among your Protiva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Protiva lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Protiva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Protiva in 1963 was 63, and 88 in 2004.

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