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Proko Family History

Proko 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: Prokop, Proto, Provo, Priolo, Primo, Propp, Prost, Perko, Rokos, Pozo

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Where is the Proko family from?

You can see how Proko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Proko families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Proko families living in Alberta. This was about 64% of all the recorded Proko's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Proko families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proko 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 Proko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tobacconist and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Proko. 100% of Proko men worked as a Tobacconist and 100% of Proko women 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

  • Tobacconist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Proko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Proko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proko 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Proko. 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 173 military records available for the last name Proko. For the veterans among your Proko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Proko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Proko in 1963 was 79, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Proko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proko 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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