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Meaning of the PROKOSCH Surname

October 21, 2010 by Admin Leave a Comment

The PROKOSCH surname has a long history dating back to the 14th century. While I am still trying to verify the connection to royalty or even a hint of a connection…. According to Godroms “Deutsches Namenlexikon” (German Name Lexicon), the name Prokosch also Proksch, Broksch, Prokop and Prokopf is from St Prokop the Patron Saint […]

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Are We Related?

October 21, 2010 by Admin Leave a Comment

From all the research material I can find, it appears many of the Prokosch families made their living as farmers, at least back as far as eight generations ago.  They brought this skill to the United States, where it continues today…   One of the main challenges that I continue to try to resolve is: Are […]

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Where is the Prokosch family from?

October 21, 2010 by Admin Leave a Comment

For years I have been entertained with peoples attempt to pronounce “PROKOSCH”.  Half the time they mumble something and put a “ski” on the end.  NO it is not Polish… and there is no ski on the end!  So if you are a telemarketer and call me asking “Is Mr.  Pro%^&SKI  there?”   My answer will […]

Filed Under: PROKOSCH, WALTER, WELSH

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We hope you find this site informative & entertaining. Surnames of interest include: Prokosch, Walter, Thurn, Remiger, Mitchell, St Michel, Michel, Pregler, Patzwald, Fink, Wiesner, Lilla, Smith, Lee, DuSchane. See Blog #1 for details on the origin of this blog...

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