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Prohownik Family History

Prohownik 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, Plotnik, Phoenix, Slobodnik, Prorok

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Where is the Prohownik family from?

You can see how Prohownik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prohownik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prohownik family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Prohownik's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Prohownik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prohownik 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 Prohownik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prohownik. 100% of Prohownik 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
    100%

What Prohownik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Prohownik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prohownik 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Prohownik. 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 21 military records available for the last name Prohownik. For the veterans among your Prohownik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prohownik lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Prohownik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Prohownik in 1965 was 75, and 78 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prohownik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prohownik 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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