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Prohoroff Family History

Prohoroff 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: Todoroff, Rohloff, Shroff, Bohnhoff, Potthoff, Rosoff, Romanoff

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Where is the Prohoroff family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prohoroff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Prohoroff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prohoroff. 72% of Prohoroff men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Lemon Picker
    29%

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Prohoroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prohoroff 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Prohoroff. 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 55 military records available for the last name Prohoroff. For the veterans among your Prohoroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prohoroff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Prohoroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Prohoroff in 1962 was 69, and 75 in 2002.

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