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Prorok Family History

Prorok Name Meaning

Polish: status name or nickname from prorok ‘prophet seer’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Prusak, Prokop, Proto, Krook, Boros, Rook, Popek, Toro, Dvorak, Prior

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Where is the Prorok family from?

You can see how Prorok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prorok family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Prorok families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Prorok families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Prorok's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Prorok families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prorok surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prorok ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prorok. 48% of Prorok men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Prorok women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Baker
    9%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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What Prorok family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 897 census records available for the last name Prorok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prorok 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 472 immigration records available for the last name Prorok. 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 334 military records available for the last name Prorok. For the veterans among your Prorok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prorok lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Prorok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Prorok in 1964 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

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