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Prowatzke Family History

Prowatzke 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: Fratzke, Patzke, Kratzke, Prochazka, Pratte, Natzke, Protz, Prowant

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What did your Prowatzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prowatzke. 100% of Prowatzke women worked as a Packer.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Prowatzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prowatzke 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Prowatzke. 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 7 military records available for the last name Prowatzke. For the veterans among your Prowatzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prowatzke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Prowatzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Prowatzke in 1966 was 79, and 68 in 1992.

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