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Prograis Family History

Prograis 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: Porras, Morais, Portis, Progar, Dorais, Boris, Grass, Morris, Paris

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Where is the Prograis family from?

You can see how Prograis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prograis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prograis family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Prograis's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Prograis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prograis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Prograis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prograis 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Prograis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Prograis. For the veterans among your Prograis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prograis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2000, in the United States, Prograis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Prograis in 1958 was 66, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prograis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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