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Progress Family History

Progress 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: Rogness, Gress, Kragness, Press, Pross, Boggess, Brogren, Propes

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Where is the Progress family from?

You can see how Progress families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Progress family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Progress family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Progress's in USA. California had the highest population of Progress families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Progress 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 23 census records available for the last name Progress. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Progress 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Progress. 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 8 military records available for the last name Progress. For the veterans among your Progress ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Progress lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Progress life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Progress in 1977 was 84, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Progress 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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