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Proke Family History

Proke 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: Croke, Prose, Proske, Droke, Pike, Rose, Rode, Pope, Drake, Prokop

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Where is the Proke family from?

You can see how Proke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Proke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Proke families living in Dorset. This was about 50% of all the recorded Proke's in United Kingdom. Dorset and 1 other county had the highest population of Proke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proke 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 Proke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fruit Store was the top reported job for people in the USA named Proke. 100% of Proke men worked as a Fruit Store.

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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

  • Fruit Store
    100%

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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Proke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proke 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Proke. 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 Proke. For the veterans among your Proke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proke lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1986, in the United States, Proke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Proke in 1983 was 72, and 84 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proke 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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