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Prockett Family History

Prockett 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: Crockett, Brockett, Prickett, Cockett, Puckett, Pickett, Stockett

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Where is the Prockett family from?

You can see how Prockett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prockett family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prockett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Prockett family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Prockett's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Prockett families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Prockett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prockett 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Prockett. 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 28 military records available for the last name Prockett. For the veterans among your Prockett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prockett lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Prockett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Prockett in 1975 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prockett 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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