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Prohmer Family History

Prohmer 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: Rohmer, Krohmer, Roemer, Ohmer, Romer, Cromer, Rohner, Rehmer, Pohler

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Where is the Prohmer family from?

You can see how Prohmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prohmer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Prohmer families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Prohmer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Prohmer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prohmer 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 44 census records available for the last name Prohmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prohmer 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Prohmer. 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 2 military records available for the last name Prohmer. For the veterans among your Prohmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prohmer lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1985, in the United States, Prohmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Prohmer in 1984 was 85, and 85 in 1985.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prohmer 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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