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Prosko Family History

Prosko 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: Rosko, Proske, Prokop, Prost, Proto, Bosko, Kosko, Trosky, Prisco

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Where is the Prosko family from?

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

What did your Prosko ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Prosko. 100% of Prosko 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Prosko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prosko 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Prosko. 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 8 military records available for the last name Prosko. For the veterans among your Prosko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prosko lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1982, in the United States, Prosko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Prosko in 1968 was 57, and 78 in 1982.

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