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Prochal Family History

Prochal 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: Prchal, Arocha, Proehl, Rocha, Panchal, Proch, Prechel, Rochel

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Where is the Prochal family from?

You can see how Prochal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prochal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Prochal families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prochal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Prochal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prochal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Prochal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prochal 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Prochal. 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 26 military records available for the last name Prochal. For the veterans among your Prochal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prochal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Prochal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Prochal in 1964 was 78, and 56 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prochal 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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