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Prowdley Family History

Prowdley 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: Rowley, Crowley, Powley, Broadley, Brownley, Pooley, Cowley, Howley

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Where is the Prowdley family from?

You can see how Prowdley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prowdley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Prowdley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Prowdley family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Prowdley's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Prowdley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Prowdley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prowdley 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Prowdley. 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 Prowdley. For the veterans among your Prowdley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prowdley lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Prowdley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Prowdley in 1975 was 58, and 62 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prowdley 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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