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Provias Family History

Provias 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: Provins, Provan, Proia, Provine, Rodis, Porras, Preis, Purvis, Prins

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Where is the Provias family from?

You can see how Provias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Provias family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Provias families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Provias families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Provias's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Provias families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Provias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Provias 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Provias. 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 Provias. For the veterans among your Provias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Provias lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Provias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Provias in 1957 was 73, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Provias 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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