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Provines Family History

Provines Surname Meaning

Irish: probably a variant of English Provins. Probably also an altered form of Purviance, a surname of (ultimately) Scottish origin.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Provines family from?

You can see how Provines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Provines family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Provines families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Provines families living in Derbyshire. This was about 95% of all the recorded Provines's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Provines families in 1891.
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What did your Provines ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Provines. 100% of Provines women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Provines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Provines 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 Provines. 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 208 military records available for the last name Provines. For the veterans among your Provines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Provines lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Provines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Provines in 1965 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Provines 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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