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Prokesh Family History

Prokesh 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: Prakash, Rokes, Prokosch, Propes, Kokesh, Proksch, Prokop, Grosh

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Where is the Prokesh family from?

You can see how Prokesh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prokesh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prokesh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Prokesh families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Prokesh's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Prokesh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prokesh 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 Prokesh ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Prokesh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Prokesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prokesh 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Prokesh. 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 38 military records available for the last name Prokesh. For the veterans among your Prokesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prokesh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Prokesh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Prokesh in 1962 was 66, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prokesh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prokesh 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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