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Provau Family History

Provau 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, Hrovat, Gronau, Proia, Provo, Proveaux, Progar, Trojan, Rover

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Where is the Provau family from?

You can see how Provau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Provau family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Provau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Provau families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Provau's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Provau families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Provau 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 92 census records available for the last name Provau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Provau 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Provau. 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 15 military records available for the last name Provau. For the veterans among your Provau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Provau lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Provau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Provau in 1971 was 71, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Provau 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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