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Provansal Family History

Provansal 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: Provencal, Provan, Provenza, Provance, Provins, Prasad, Polanski

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Where is the Provansal family from?

You can see how Provansal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Provansal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Provansal families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Provansal families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Provansal's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Provansal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Provansal 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 53 census records available for the last name Provansal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Provansal 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Provansal. 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 Provansal. For the veterans among your Provansal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Provansal lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Provansal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Provansal in 1976 was 89, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Provansal 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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