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Provanche Family History

Provanche 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: Provance, Provencher, Province, Provence, Provan, Provencal, Branche

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Where is the Provanche family from?

You can see how Provanche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Provanche family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Provanche families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Provanche families living in New Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Provanche's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Provanche families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Provanche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Provanche ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Tudiant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Provanche. 100% of Provanche men worked as a Tudiant.

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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 1921

  • Tudiant
    100%

What Provanche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Provanche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Provanche 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Provanche. 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 22 military records available for the last name Provanche. For the veterans among your Provanche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Provanche lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1993, in the United States, Provanche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Provanche in 1972 was 73, and 89 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Provanche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Provanche 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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