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Prows Family History

Prows Name Meaning

Variant of Prowse a surname of English or German origin.

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


Similar surnames: Prowse, Prow, Pross, Press, Roos, Roys, Row, Crown, Rowse, Crews

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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 1891 there were 8 Prows families living in Glamorgan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Prows's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Prows families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prows surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prows ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Prows. 100% of Prows women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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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 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 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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