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Prochaka Family History

Prochaka 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: Prochazka, Prochaska, Prohaska, Arocha, Prabhakar, Prock, Rocha

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Where is the Prochaka family from?

You can see how Prochaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prochaka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prochaka family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Prochaka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Prochaka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prochaka 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 Prochaka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Milk Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prochaka. 100% of Prochaka men worked as a Farming and 100% of Prochaka women worked as a Milk Maid.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Milk Maid
    100%

What Prochaka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Prochaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prochaka 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Prochaka. 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 1 military records available for the last name Prochaka. For the veterans among your Prochaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prochaka lifespan?

Average Prochaka life expectancy in 2002 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prochaka 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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