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Prochko Family History

Prochko 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: Prock, Prochnow, Proch, Arocho, Prothro, Brock, Rock, Prokop, Roch

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Where is the Prochko family from?

You can see how Prochko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prochko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Prochko families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Prochko's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Prochko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prochko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prochko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prochko. 50% of Prochko men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Prochko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prochko 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Prochko. 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 49 military records available for the last name Prochko. For the veterans among your Prochko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prochko lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Prochko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Prochko in 1967 was 75, and 92 in 2004.

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