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Prominski Family History

Prominski 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: Rominski, Romanski, Dominski, Slominski, Roginski, Polinski, Rosinski

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Where is the Prominski family from?

You can see how Prominski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prominski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Prominski families living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Prominski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Prominski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prominski 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 Prominski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Upholster were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prominski. 34% of Prominski men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Prominski women worked as an Upholster.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Molder
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Upholster
    100%

What Prominski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Prominski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prominski 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Prominski. 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 79 military records available for the last name Prominski. For the veterans among your Prominski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prominski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Prominski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Prominski in 1965 was 80, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prominski 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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