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Prodoehl Family History

Prodoehl Surname Meaning

German (Prodöhl): perhaps an altered form of Predöhl a habitational name from Predöhl in Lower Saxony.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Prodoehl family from?

You can see how Prodoehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prodoehl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prodoehl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Prodoehl families living in Wisconsin. This was about 58% of all the recorded Prodoehl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Prodoehl families in 1880.
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What did your Prodoehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prodoehl. 57% of Prodoehl men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Prodoehl women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prodoehl were Teacher and Masseuse.

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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

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Shipping Clerk
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Masseuse
    40%

What Prodoehl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 514 census records available for the last name Prodoehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prodoehl 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Prodoehl. 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 120 military records available for the last name Prodoehl. For the veterans among your Prodoehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prodoehl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Prodoehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Prodoehl in 1962 was 60, and 58 in 2003.

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