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Prokof Family History

Prokof 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, Proto, Rokos, Roof, Ploof, Prorok, Provo, Croom, Rook, Prior

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Where is the Prokof family from?

You can see how Prokof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prokof family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prokof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Prokof families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Prokof's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Prokof families in 1880.
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What did your Prokof ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Prokof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Prokof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prokof 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Prokof. 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 49 military records available for the last name Prokof. For the veterans among your Prokof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prokof lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1989, in the United States, Prokof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Prokof in 1956 was 30, and 92 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prokof

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prokof 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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