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Procha Family History

Procha Name 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: Arocha, Rocha, Proch, Prucha, Roch, Poche, Roche, Ploch, Poch, Pracht

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Where is the Procha family from?

You can see how Procha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Procha family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Procha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Procha families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Procha's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Procha families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Procha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Procha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Procha. 100% of Procha men worked as a Labourer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Procha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Procha 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Procha. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Procha. For the veterans among your Procha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Procha lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1994, in the United States, Procha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Procha in 1988 was 95, and 50 in 1994.

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