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Prochnow Family History

Prochnow Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of the places so named in former East Prussia (near Deutsch-Krone) and in Brandenburg.

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


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Where is the Prochnow family from?

You can see how Prochnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prochnow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prochnow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Prochnow families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Prochnow's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Prochnow families in 1911.
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What did your Prochnow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prochnow. 37% of Prochnow men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Prochnow women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prochnow were Farming and Housework.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Farming
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Housework
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Prochnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prochnow 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 814 immigration records available for the last name Prochnow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Prochnow. For the veterans among your Prochnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prochnow lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Prochnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Prochnow in 1944 was 35, and 80 in 2004.

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