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Prokopiak Family History

Prokopiak 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: Prokop, Procopio, Krakowiak, Pozniak, Popik, Jaskowiak, Satkowiak

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Where is the Prokopiak family from?

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

What did your Prokopiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prokopiak. 100% of Prokopiak men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Prokopiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prokopiak 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Prokopiak. 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 47 military records available for the last name Prokopiak. For the veterans among your Prokopiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prokopiak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Prokopiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Prokopiak in 1967 was 77, and 89 in 2004.

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