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Provensal Family History

Provensal 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, Provenza, Provenzano, Provencio, Provence, Provins, Ovens

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Where is the Provensal family from?

You can see how Provensal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Provensal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Provensal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Provensal family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Provensal's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Provensal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Provensal 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 509 census records available for the last name Provensal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Provensal 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Provensal. 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 124 military records available for the last name Provensal. For the veterans among your Provensal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Provensal lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Provensal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Provensal in 1972 was 64, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Provensal 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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