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Progan Family History

Progan Name 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: Provan, Grogan, Brogan, Rogan, Crogan, Progar, Trojan, Organ, Roman

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Where is the Progan family from?

You can see how Progan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Progan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Progan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Progan family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Progan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Progan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Progan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Progan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Progan. 100% of Progan men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Progan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Progan 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Progan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Progan. For the veterans among your Progan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Progan lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1987, in the United States, Progan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Progan in 1985 was 65, and 58 in 1987.

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