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Pograis Family History

Pograis 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: Porras, Morais, Portis, Dorais, Boris, Grass, Morris, Paris, Politis

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Where is the Pograis family from?

You can see how Pograis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pograis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pograis family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Pograis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pograis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pograis 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 27 census records available for the last name Pograis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pograis 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Pograis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 54 military records available for the last name Pograis. For the veterans among your Pograis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pograis lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1988, in the United States, Pograis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Pograis in 1971 was 82, and 81 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pograis 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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