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Prochel Family History

Prochel 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: Prechel, Rochel, Rachel, Poche, Roche, Prophet, Rockel, Plocher

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Where is the Prochel family from?

You can see how Prochel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prochel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prochel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Prochel families living in Minnesota. This was about 44% of all the recorded Prochel's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Prochel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Prochel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prochel 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Prochel. 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 12 military records available for the last name Prochel. For the veterans among your Prochel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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