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Prowell Name Meaning

Welsh: variant of Prowle.

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


Similar surnames: Proell, Powell, Rowell, Procell, Bowell, Rowsell, Bromell, Nowell

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Where is the Prowell family from?

You can see how Prowell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prowell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prowell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Prowell families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Prowell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Prowell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prowell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prowell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prowell. 32% of Prowell men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Prowell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prowell were Clerk and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    21%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Prowell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prowell 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Prowell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Prowell. For the veterans among your Prowell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prowell lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Prowell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Prowell in 1942 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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