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Pronovost Family History

Pronovost Surname Meaning

French Canadian: altered form under the influence of Provost of Prénouveau a topographic name from pré nouveau ‘new meadow’.

Or perhaps a habitational name from (Le) Pré Nouveau, the name of several places in various parts of France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pronovost family from?

You can see how Pronovost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pronovost family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pronovost families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 298 Pronovost families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Pronovost's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pronovost families in 1911.
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What did your Pronovost ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Pronovost. 27% of Pronovost men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Pronovost women worked as a Commis.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    27%
  • Cult
    27%
  • Cultivateur
    22%
  • Commis
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Pronovost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pronovost 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Pronovost. 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 403 military records available for the last name Pronovost. For the veterans among your Pronovost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pronovost lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Pronovost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pronovost in 1956 was 56, and 72 in 2003.

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