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Proch Family History

Proch Surname Meaning

Polish: from proch ‘dust powder gunpowder’ probably a nickname for a miller.

German: habitational name from a place so named in Brandenburg (now Poland).

Czech and Sorbian: from a pet form of an old personal name beginning with Pro- such as Prokop and Prosimir (based on the element pros ‘to ask for’ from Old Slavic prositi).

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


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Where is the Proch family from?

You can see how Proch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Proch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Proch families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Proch's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Proch families in 1911.
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What did your Proch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Proch. 25% of Proch men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Proch women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Proch were Foreman and New Worker.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Foreman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • New Worker
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Proch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proch 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Proch. 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 490 military records available for the last name Proch. For the veterans among your Proch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proch lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Proch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Proch in 1952 was 55, and 82 in 2004.

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