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Provet Family History

Provet 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: Rover, Privett, Grove, Probst, Prost, Grover, Prophet, Provan

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Where is the Provet family from?

You can see how Provet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Provet family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Provet family living in Florida. This was about 50% of all the recorded Provet's in USA. Florida and 1 other state had the highest population of Provet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Provet 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 101 census records available for the last name Provet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Provet 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Provet. 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 5 military records available for the last name Provet. For the veterans among your Provet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Provet lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Provet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Provet in 1974 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Provet 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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