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Profka Family History

Profka 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: Polka, Proft, Prock, Grifka, Profeta, Sofka, Mrowka, Proia, Plonka

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Where is the Profka family from?

You can see how Profka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Profka family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Profka families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Profka's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Profka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Profka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Profka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Profka 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Profka. 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 21 military records available for the last name Profka. For the veterans among your Profka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Profka lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Profka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Profka in 1974 was 59, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Profka 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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