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Prorak Family History

Prorak 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: Prorok, Arora, Dvorak, Provan, Polak, Borak, Rozak, Prock, Dworak

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Where is the Prorak family from?

You can see how Prorak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prorak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prorak family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prorak's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Prorak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prorak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Prorak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prorak 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Prorak. 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 6 military records available for the last name Prorak. For the veterans among your Prorak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prorak lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Prorak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Prorak in 1986 was 97, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prorak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prorak 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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