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Proksa Family History

Proksa 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, Rosa, Posa, Probst, Prost, Rozsa, Pross, Roosa, Rossa, Prowse

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Where is the Proksa family from?

You can see how Proksa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proksa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Proksa families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Proksa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Proksa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proksa 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 Proksa ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Proksa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Proksa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proksa 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Proksa. 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 110 military records available for the last name Proksa. For the veterans among your Proksa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proksa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Proksa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Proksa in 1963 was 64, and 75 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Proksa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proksa 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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