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Provina Family History

Provina 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: Provine, Provins, Provan, Rovira, Rovin, Provenza, Gravina, Proia

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Where is the Provina family from?

You can see how Provina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Provina family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Provina family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Provina's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Provina families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Provina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Provina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Provina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Provina 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Provina. 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 11 military records available for the last name Provina. For the veterans among your Provina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Provina lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1997, in the United States, Provina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Provina in 1990 was 82, and 67 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Provina 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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