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Prokos Family History

Prokos 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, Rokos, Roos, Proto, Rokes, Provost, Drakos, Pinkos, Prados

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Where is the Prokos family from?

You can see how Prokos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prokos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Prokos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Prokos families living in Massachusetts. This was about 35% of all the recorded Prokos's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Prokos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prokos 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 Prokos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer and Coner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prokos. 100% of Prokos men worked as a Packer and 100% of Prokos women worked as a Coner.

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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

  • Packer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Coner
    100%

What Prokos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Prokos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prokos 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Prokos. 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 138 military records available for the last name Prokos. For the veterans among your Prokos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prokos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Prokos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Prokos in 1963 was 73, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prokos 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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