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Provans Family History

Provans 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, Provins, Prowant, Romans, Proano, Provance, Provine, Trojan

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Where is the Provans family from?

You can see how Provans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Provans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Provans families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Provans families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Provans's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Provans families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Provans 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 22 census records available for the last name Provans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Provans 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Provans. 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 military records available for the last name Provans. For the veterans among your Provans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Provans lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Provans 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Provans

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