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Prowe Family History

Prowe 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: Rowe, Powe, Prowse, Crowe, Prose, Prows, Growe, Prow, Browe, Rose

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Where is the Prowe family from?

You can see how Prowe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prowe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Prowe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Prowe families living in Somerset. This was about 45% of all the recorded Prowe's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Prowe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prowe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Prowe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Fuse Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prowe. 100% of Prowe men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Prowe women worked as a Fuse Maker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Fuse Maker
    100%

What Prowe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Prowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prowe 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Prowe. 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 863 military records available for the last name Prowe. For the veterans among your Prowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prowe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Prowe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Prowe in 1965 was 81, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prowe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prowe 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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