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Prows Family History

Prows Surname Meaning

Variant of Prowse a surname of English or German origin.

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


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Where is the Prows family from?

You can see how Prows families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prows family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Prows families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Prows families living in Ontario. This was about 91% of all the recorded Prows's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Prows families in 1911.
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What did your Prows ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prows. 26% of Prows men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Prows women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    26%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Prows family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prows. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prows 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Prows. 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 360 military records available for the last name Prows. For the veterans among your Prows ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prows lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Prows life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Prows in 1956 was 64, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prows 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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