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Prochin Family History

Prochin 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: Rochin, Rochlin, Proch, Pechin, Patchin, Rochon, Roch, Chin, Proctor

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Where is the Prochin family from?

You can see how Prochin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prochin family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Prochin families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Prochin family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Prochin's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Prochin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prochin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Prochin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prochin 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Prochin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Prochin. For the veterans among your Prochin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prochin lifespan?

Average Prochin life expectancy in 1945 was 22 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 37.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prochin 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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