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Prokopowicz Family History

Prokopowicz 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: Popowich, Kotowicz, Piotrowicz, Romanowicz, Prokop, Procopio

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Where is the Prokopowicz family from?

You can see how Prokopowicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prokopowicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Prokopowicz families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Prokopowicz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Prokopowicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prokopowicz 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 Prokopowicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prokopowicz. 60% of Prokopowicz men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

What Prokopowicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Prokopowicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prokopowicz 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 555 immigration records available for the last name Prokopowicz. 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 187 military records available for the last name Prokopowicz. For the veterans among your Prokopowicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prokopowicz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Prokopowicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Prokopowicz in 1962 was 77, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prokopowicz 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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