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Progin Family History

Progin 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: Rogin, Polin, Provan, Grogan, Rolin, Robin, Rovin, Troglin, Prosen

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Where is the Progin family from?

You can see how Progin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Progin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Progin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 4 Progin families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Progin's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Progin families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Progin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Progin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Progin. 100% of Progin men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Progin women worked as a Sewer.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    100%

What Progin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Progin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Progin 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Progin. 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 66 military records available for the last name Progin. For the veterans among your Progin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Progin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Progin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Progin in 1959 was 58, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Progin 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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