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Procknow Family History

Procknow Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Prochnow.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Procknow family from?

You can see how Procknow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Procknow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Procknow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Procknow families living in Wisconsin. This was about 35% of all the recorded Procknow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Procknow families in 1880.
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What did your Procknow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Procknow. 34% of Procknow men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Procknow women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Procknow were Watchman and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Watchman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Servant
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Procknow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Procknow 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Procknow. 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 213 military records available for the last name Procknow. For the veterans among your Procknow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Procknow lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Procknow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Procknow in 1953 was 81, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Procknow 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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