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Prohme Family History

Prohme 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: Prime, Frome, Rohe, Rome, Rohm, Pohle, Rohmer, Prowse, Prouse, Prose

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Where is the Prohme family from?

You can see how Prohme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prohme family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prohme family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Prohme's in USA. California had the highest population of Prohme families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prohme 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 55 census records available for the last name Prohme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prohme 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Prohme. 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 5 military records available for the last name Prohme. For the veterans among your Prohme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prohme lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1984, in the United States, Prohme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Prohme in 1973 was 86, and 50 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prohme 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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