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Projahn Family History

Projahn 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: Trojan, Provan, Wojahn, Roman, Grahn, Roan, Grogan, Rohn, Krohn

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Where is the Projahn family from?

You can see how Projahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Projahn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Projahn families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Projahn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Projahn families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Projahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Projahn 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Projahn. 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 30 military records available for the last name Projahn. For the veterans among your Projahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Projahn lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1995, in the United States, Projahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Projahn in 1985 was 99, and 74 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Projahn 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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