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Prochep Family History

Prochep 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: Poche, Roche, Prophet, Plocher, Troche, Crochet, Proch, Pochop

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Where is the Prochep family from?

You can see how Prochep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prochep family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Prochep families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Prochep's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Prochep families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prochep 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 Prochep ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Prochep family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Prochep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prochep 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Prochep. 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 Prochep. For the veterans among your Prochep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prochep lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Prochep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Prochep in 1967 was 80, and 100 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prochep 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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