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Proszek Family History

Proszek 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: Groszek, Prosek, Rozek, Mroczek, Rosiek, Prosper, Prosen, Roszak

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Where is the Proszek family from?

You can see how Proszek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proszek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Proszek families living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Proszek's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Proszek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proszek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Proszek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Organist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Proszek. 50% of Proszek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Proszek women worked as an Organist. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Labor
    30%
  • Assembler Cushion
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Organist
    100%
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What Proszek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Proszek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proszek 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Proszek. 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 55 military records available for the last name Proszek. For the veterans among your Proszek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proszek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Proszek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Proszek in 1962 was 74, and 61 in 2004.

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