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Prograss Family History

Prograss 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: Grass, Porras, Snodgrass, Rogness, Pross, Progar, Ross, Cross, Arras

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Where is the Prograss family from?

You can see how Prograss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prograss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Prograss families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Prograss's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Prograss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prograss 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 2 census records available for the last name Prograss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prograss 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 Prograss. 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 20 military records available for the last name Prograss. For the veterans among your Prograss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prograss lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1989, in the United States, Prograss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Prograss in 1976 was 54, and 64 in 1989.

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