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Progoff Family History

Progoff 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: Rogoff, Rosoff, Aronoff, Popoff, Roloff, Prokop, Orloff, Goff, Proto

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Where is the Progoff family from?

You can see how Progoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Progoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Progoff families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Progoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Progoff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Progoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Progoff 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Progoff. 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 4 military records available for the last name Progoff. For the veterans among your Progoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Progoff lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Progoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Progoff in 1973 was 88, and 77 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Progoff 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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