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Prokas Family History

Prokas 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: Prokop, Prakash, Provan, Rokos, Rokes, Rodas, Rosas, Trakas, Rozas

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Where is the Prokas family from?

You can see how Prokas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prokas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prokas family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prokas's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Prokas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Prokas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prokas 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 Prokas. 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 14 military records available for the last name Prokas. For the veterans among your Prokas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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