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Prochak Family History

Prochak Surname 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: Arocha, Prochazka, Prock, Rocha, Roshak, Proch, Prchal, Prucha

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Where is the Prochak family from?

You can see how Prochak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prochak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prochak family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Prochak's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Prochak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prochak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Prochak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prochak. 60% of Prochak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Prochak women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Prochak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Prochak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prochak 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Prochak. 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 51 military records available for the last name Prochak. For the veterans among your Prochak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prochak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Prochak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Prochak in 1967 was 76, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prochak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prochak 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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