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Province Family History

Province Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Provence a region in southern France (see Provencal ). Compare Provence 1 and Provins Altered form of Provance 1 and hence a variant of Purviance a surname of (ultimately) Scottish origin. Compare Provins Americanized form of French Provence

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


Similar surnames: Provencal, Provance, Provence, Provenza, Prince, Price, Ponce, Provan

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Where is the Province family from?

You can see how Province families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Province family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Province families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Province family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Province's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Province families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Province surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Province ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Province. 29% of Province men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Province women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Province were Carpenter and Inspector. .

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Waitress
    30%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Inspector
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Province. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Province 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Province. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Province. For the veterans among your Province ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Province lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Province life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Province in 1960 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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