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Prokup Family History

Prokup 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, Propp, Troup, Proud, Roup, Pickup, Prout, Group, Probus, Rout

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Where is the Prokup family from?

You can see how Prokup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prokup family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Prokup families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Prokup families living in Massachusetts. This was about 29% of all the recorded Prokup's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Prokup families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prokup 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 Prokup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prokup. 28% of Prokup 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
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Janitor
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%

What Prokup family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Prokup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prokup 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Prokup. 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 86 military records available for the last name Prokup. For the veterans among your Prokup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prokup lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Prokup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Prokup in 1967 was 46, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prokup 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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