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Prochner Family History

Prochner 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: Rohner, Plocher, Rechner, Richner, Prochnow, Bochner, Procter

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Where is the Prochner family from?

You can see how Prochner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prochner family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Prochner family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Prochner's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Prochner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Prochner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prochner 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Prochner. 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 2 military records available for the last name Prochner. For the veterans among your Prochner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prochner lifespan?

Average Prochner life expectancy in 1986 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prochner 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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