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Prohovnik Family History

Prohovnik 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: Potocnik, Procopio, Hornik, Popovic, Plotnik, Phoenix, Pronovost

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Where is the Prohovnik family from?

You can see how Prohovnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prohovnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prohovnik family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Prohovnik's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Prohovnik families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Prohovnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prohovnik 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Prohovnik. 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 8 military records available for the last name Prohovnik. For the veterans among your Prohovnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prohovnik lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Prohovnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Prohovnik in 1980 was 76, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prohovnik 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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