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Procknow Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Prochnow .

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


Similar surnames: Prochnow, Prock, Rockow, Rock, Romanow, Brockner, Rackow, Rochow

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Where is the Procknow family from?

You can see how Procknow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Procknow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Procknow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Procknow families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Procknow's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Procknow families in 1911.
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What did your Procknow ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Mechanic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Procknow. 56% of Procknow men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Procknow women worked as a Mechanic. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Labourer
    23%
  • Farming
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Mechanic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Procknow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Procknow 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Procknow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 213 military records available for the last name Procknow. For the veterans among your Procknow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Procknow lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Procknow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Procknow in 1953 was 81, and 88 in 2004.

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