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Prosky Family History

Prosky 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: Trosky, Proske, Brosky, Brodsky, Prost, Crosby, Posey, Grodsky

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Where is the Prosky family from?

You can see how Prosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prosky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prosky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Prosky families living in Ontario. This was about 90% of all the recorded Prosky's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Prosky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prosky 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 Prosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prosky. 29% of Prosky men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Prosky women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prosky were Miner and Housewife.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Miner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

What Prosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 784 census records available for the last name Prosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prosky 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Prosky. 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 99 military records available for the last name Prosky. For the veterans among your Prosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prosky lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Prosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Prosky in 1961 was 29, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prosky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prosky 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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