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Prowett Family History

Prowett 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: Rowett, Prewett, Privett, Prowant, Proietti, Profeta, Rosett, Probert

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Where is the Prowett family from?

You can see how Prowett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prowett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prowett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Prowett families living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prowett's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Prowett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prowett 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 Prowett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Prowett. 100% of Prowett 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%

What Prowett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Prowett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prowett 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Prowett. 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 84 military records available for the last name Prowett. For the veterans among your Prowett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prowett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Prowett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Prowett in 1966 was 78, and 61 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prowett 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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