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Provart Family History

Provart 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, Provost, Hrovat, Prowant, Probert, Robart, Prevatt, Progar

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Where is the Provart family from?

You can see how Provart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Provart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Provart families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Provart families living in Norfolk. This was about 54% of all the recorded Provart's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Provart families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Provart 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 Provart ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Provart. 100% of Provart women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Provart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Provart 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Provart. 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 65 military records available for the last name Provart. For the veterans among your Provart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Provart lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Provart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Provart in 1962 was 68, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Provart

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Provart 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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