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Provak Family History

Provak 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: Provan, Polak, Novak, Rozak, Hrovat, Prock, Prusak, Prazak, Slovak

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Where is the Provak family from?

You can see how Provak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Provak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Provak family living in Florida. This was about 33% of all the recorded Provak's in USA. Florida and 2 other states had the highest population of Provak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Provak 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 36 census records available for the last name Provak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Provak 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Provak. 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 4 military records available for the last name Provak. For the veterans among your Provak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Provak lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Provak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Provak in 1973 was 57, and 93 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Provak 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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