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Provas Family History

Provas 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, Rodas, Rosas, Grivas, Rozas, Hrovat, Lovas, Broas

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Where is the Provas family from?

You can see how Provas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Provas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Provas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Provas families living in New Mexico. This was about 50% of all the recorded Provas's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Provas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Provas 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 Provas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Provas. 100% of Provas women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Provas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Provas 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Provas. 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 11 military records available for the last name Provas. For the veterans among your Provas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Provas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Provas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Provas in 1967 was 76, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Provas 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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