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Prohaska Family History

Prohaska Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Czech Prochazka.

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


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Where is the Prohaska family from?

You can see how Prohaska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prohaska family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prohaska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Prohaska families living in Iowa. This was about 36% of all the recorded Prohaska's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Prohaska families in 1880.
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What did your Prohaska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prohaska. 23% of Prohaska men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Prohaska women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prohaska were Electrician and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Electrician
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    14%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • School Teacher
    9%
  • Stenographer
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Prohaska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prohaska 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 862 immigration records available for the last name Prohaska. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Prohaska. For the veterans among your Prohaska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prohaska lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Prohaska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Prohaska in 1955 was 35, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prohaska 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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