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Prokosch Family History

Prokosch Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Czech and Sorbian Prokoš: from an Old Czech and Upper Sorbian pet form of the personal name Prokop.

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


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Where is the Prokosch family from?

You can see how Prokosch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prokosch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prokosch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Prokosch families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Prokosch's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Prokosch families in 1911.
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What did your Prokosch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prokosch. 47% of Prokosch men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Prokosch women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prokosch were Brewer and Maid.

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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
    47%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Brewer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Prokosch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 783 census records available for the last name Prokosch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prokosch 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Prokosch. 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 266 military records available for the last name Prokosch. For the veterans among your Prokosch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prokosch lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Prokosch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Prokosch in 1961 was 55, and 65 in 2004.

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