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Prook Family History

Prook 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: Rook, Crook, Brook, Krook, Prock, Prorok, Croom, Brock, Hook, Rock

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Where is the Prook family from?

You can see how Prook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prook family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prook families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Prook families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Prook's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Prook families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Prook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prook 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Prook. 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 10 military records available for the last name Prook. For the veterans among your Prook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prook lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1983, in the United States, Prook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Prook in 1967 was 59, and 72 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prook 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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