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Prochowski Family History

Prochowski 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: Grochowski, Grocholski, Piechowski, Grohowski, Obuchowski, Stachowski

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Where is the Prochowski family from?

You can see how Prochowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prochowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Prochowski families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Prochowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Prochowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prochowski 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 Prochowski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Prochowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prochowski 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Prochowski. 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 27 military records available for the last name Prochowski. For the veterans among your Prochowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prochowski lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Prochowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Prochowski in 1969 was 66, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prochowski 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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