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Proka Family History

Proka 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: Proia, Sroka, Prokop, Parola, Rosa, Arora, Rota, Posa, Pola, Propp

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Where is the Proka family from?

You can see how Proka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Proka families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Proka's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Proka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proka 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 Proka ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Proka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proka 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Proka. 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 military records available for the last name Proka. For the veterans among your Proka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proka lifespan?

Average Proka life expectancy in 1987 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proka 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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