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Provada Family History

Provada 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: Prada, Provan, Poveda, Posada, Procida, Porada, Rada, Prasad, Roda

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Where is the Provada family from?

You can see how Provada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Provada family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Provada family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Provada's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Provada families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Provada 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 5 census records available for the last name Provada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Provada 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Provada. 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 Provada. For the veterans among your Provada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Provada lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1995, in the United States, Provada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Provada in 1987 was 68, and 82 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Provada 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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