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Prohl Family History

Prohl 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: Pohl, Proehl, Prahl, Pfohl, Brohl, Rohl, Pool, Krol, Pol, Propp

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Where is the Prohl family from?

You can see how Prohl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prohl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prohl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Prohl families living in Wisconsin. This was about 30% of all the recorded Prohl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Prohl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prohl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Prohl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prohl. 35% of Prohl men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Prohl women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prohl were Laborer and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Stationary Engineer
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Prohl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prohl 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 694 immigration records available for the last name Prohl. 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 837 military records available for the last name Prohl. For the veterans among your Prohl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prohl lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Prohl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Prohl in 1960 was 53, and 85 in 2004.

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