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Prokopeuff Family History

Prokopeuff Surname 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: Prokop, Woodruff, Procopio, Rosoff, Prosper, Prospero, Roskopf

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What did your Prokopeuff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Trapperhunter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Prokopeuff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prokopeuff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Prokopeuff. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Prokopeuff. For the veterans among your Prokopeuff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prokopeuff lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1993, in the United States, Prokopeuff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Prokopeuff in 1978 was 59, and 72 in 1993.

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