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Prochet Family History

Prochet 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: Prophet, Crochet, Poche, Roche, Plocher, Pracht, Troche, Prophete

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Where is the Prochet family from?

You can see how Prochet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prochet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prochet families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Prochet families living in Missouri. This was about 83% of all the recorded Prochet's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Prochet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prochet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prochet ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Prochet ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Prochet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prochet 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Prochet. 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 45 military records available for the last name Prochet. For the veterans among your Prochet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prochet lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Prochet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Prochet in 1977 was 71, and 82 in 2000.

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