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Prokowitz Family History

Prokowitz 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: Rakowitz, Aronowitz, Horowitz, Berkowitz, Moskowitz, Prellwitz

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Where is the Prokowitz family from?

You can see how Prokowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prokowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Prokowitz families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Prokowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Prokowitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Prokowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prokowitz 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Prokowitz. 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 Prokowitz. For the veterans among your Prokowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prokowitz lifespan?

Average Prokowitz life expectancy in 1976 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prokowitz 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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