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Prokopec Family History

Prokopec 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, Kopec, Procopio, Prosper, Prokosch, Roope, Propper, Propes

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Where is the Prokopec family from?

You can see how Prokopec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prokopec family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prokopec families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Prokopec family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Prokopec's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Prokopec families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prokopec 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 Prokopec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prokopec. 34% of Prokopec 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
    34%
  • Farming
    23%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

What Prokopec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 492 census records available for the last name Prokopec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prokopec 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Prokopec. 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 116 military records available for the last name Prokopec. For the veterans among your Prokopec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prokopec lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Prokopec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Prokopec in 1956 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prokopec 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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