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Prochnaw Family History

Prochnaw 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: Prochnow, Procknow, Arocha, Rochman, Rocha, Proch, Prchal, Procida

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Where is the Prochnaw family from?

You can see how Prochnaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prochnaw family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Prochnaw families living in Wisconsin. This was about 83% of all the recorded Prochnaw's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Prochnaw families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Prochnaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prochnaw 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Prochnaw. 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 3 military records available for the last name Prochnaw. For the veterans among your Prochnaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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