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Prochownik Family History

Prochownik 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: Procopio, Potocnik, Prochnow, Grochowski, Piechowiak, Rochon, Rochow

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Where is the Prochownik family from?

You can see how Prochownik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prochownik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prochownik family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prochownik's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Prochownik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prochownik 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 Prochownik ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Pin Boy
    100%

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Prochownik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prochownik 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Prochownik. 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 37 military records available for the last name Prochownik. For the veterans among your Prochownik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prochownik lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Prochownik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Prochownik in 1974 was 65, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prochownik 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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