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Provenzo Family History

Provenzo 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: Provenza, Provenzano, Provencio, Provence, Provan, Provencal, Groven

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Where is the Provenzo family from?

You can see how Provenzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Provenzo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Provenzo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Provenzo families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Provenzo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Provenzo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Provenzo 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 Provenzo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Provenzo. 67% of Provenzo men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Miner
    34%

What Provenzo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Provenzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Provenzo 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Provenzo. 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 66 military records available for the last name Provenzo. For the veterans among your Provenzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Provenzo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Provenzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Provenzo in 1963 was 84, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Provenzo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Provenzo 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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