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Provse Family History

Provse 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: Prowse, Prouse, Prose, Rose, Grove, Brouse, Probst, Prost, Provan

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Where is the Provse family from?

You can see how Provse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Provse family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Provse families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Provse's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Provse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Provse 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 17 census records available for the last name Provse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Provse 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Provse. 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 1 military records available for the last name Provse. For the veterans among your Provse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Provse lifespan?

Average Provse life expectancy in 2000 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Provse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Provse 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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