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Prowers Family History

Prowers 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: Browers, Powers, Power, Trower, Towers, Roers, Stowers, Showers

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Where is the Prowers family from?

You can see how Prowers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prowers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Prowers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Prowers families living in Colorado. This was about 59% of all the recorded Prowers's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Prowers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prowers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Prowers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prowers 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Prowers. 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 10 military records available for the last name Prowers. For the veterans among your Prowers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prowers lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Prowers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Prowers in 1966 was 91, and 82 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prowers 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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