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Prokes Family History

Prokes 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: Rokes, Propes, Prokop, Rodes, Roker, Rokos, Trokey, Croes, Perkes

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Where is the Prokes family from?

You can see how Prokes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prokes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prokes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Prokes families living in Staffordshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Prokes's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Prokes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prokes 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 Prokes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prokes. 34% of Prokes men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Prokes women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prokes were Stock Man and Domestic.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Stock Man
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Domestic
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prokes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prokes 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Prokes. 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 258 military records available for the last name Prokes. For the veterans among your Prokes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prokes lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Prokes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Prokes in 1955 was 30, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prokes 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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