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Prokosky Family History

Prokosky 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: Potosky, Prokosch, Polosky, Prokop, Brodsky, Rokos, Provost, Pokorny

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Where is the Prokosky family from?

You can see how Prokosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prokosky family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Prokosky families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Prokosky's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Prokosky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prokosky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prokosky ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Prokosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prokosky 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Prokosky. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Prokosky. For the veterans among your Prokosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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