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Provant Family History

Provant 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, Prowant, Provost, Hrovat, Proano, Provance, Provine, Provins

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Where is the Provant family from?

You can see how Provant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Provant family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Provant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Provant family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Provant's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Provant families in 1871.
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What did your Provant ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Cultivateur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Provant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Provant 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Provant. 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 30 military records available for the last name Provant. For the veterans among your Provant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Provant lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Provant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Provant in 1963 was 77, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Provant 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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