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Proverts Family History

Proverts 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: Roberts, Probert, Rover, Privett, Rivers, Robert, Grover, Travers

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Where is the Proverts family from?

You can see how Proverts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proverts family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Proverts families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Proverts families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Proverts's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Proverts families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Proverts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proverts 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Proverts. 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 2 military records available for the last name Proverts. For the veterans among your Proverts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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