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Prokish Family History

Prokish 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: Prakash, Popish, Prokosch, Polish, Proksch, Prosise, Prebish, Polich

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Where is the Prokish family from?

You can see how Prokish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prokish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prokish family living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prokish's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Prokish families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Prokish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prokish 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Prokish. 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 1 military records available for the last name Prokish. For the veterans among your Prokish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prokish lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Prokish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Prokish in 1975 was 80, and 69 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prokish 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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