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Proski Family History

Proski 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: Ploski, Broski, Pruski, Proske, Koski, Prost, Rosi, Trosky, Trocki

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Where is the Proski family from?

You can see how Proski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Proski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Proski families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Proski's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Proski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proski 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 Proski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Proski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proski 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Proski. 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 27 military records available for the last name Proski. For the veterans among your Proski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Proski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Proski in 1964 was 66, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Proski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proski 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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