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Prockel Family History

Prockel 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: Rockel, Brockel, Crocker, Gockel, Rocker, Pickel, Brickel, Crackel

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Where is the Prockel family from?

You can see how Prockel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prockel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Prockel families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Prockel family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Prockel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Prockel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Prockel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prockel 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Prockel. 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 8 military records available for the last name Prockel. For the veterans among your Prockel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prockel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1982, in the United States, Prockel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Prockel in 1970 was 70, and 86 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prockel 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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