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Proks Family History

Proks 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: Pross, Prows, Ross, Cross, Roos, Prokop, Gross, Ros, Propp, Probst

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Where is the Proks family from?

You can see how Proks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proks family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Proks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Proks family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Proks's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Proks families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Proks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proks 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Proks. 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 13 military records available for the last name Proks. For the veterans among your Proks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proks lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Proks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Proks in 1966 was 60, and 68 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proks 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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