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Prowitz Family History

Prowitz 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: Pritz, Horowitz, Politz, Protz, Borowitz, Lowitz, Kowitz, Profitt

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Where is the Prowitz family from?

You can see how Prowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prowitz family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Prowitz families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Prowitz's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Prowitz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prowitz 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 47 census records available for the last name Prowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prowitz 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Prowitz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Prowitz. For the veterans among your Prowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prowitz lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1993, in the United States, Prowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Prowitz in 1987 was 80, and 71 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prowitz 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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