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Prowlin Family History

Prowlin 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: Polin, Rolin, Poulin, Troglin, Rowin, Rollin, Brolin, Roblin, Rowling

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Where is the Prowlin family from?

You can see how Prowlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prowlin family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Prowlin families living in Herefordshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Prowlin's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Prowlin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prowlin 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 Prowlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Prowlin. 100% of Prowlin men worked as a House Decorator and 100% of Prowlin 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • House Decorator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Prowlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Prowlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prowlin 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Prowlin. 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 20 military records available for the last name Prowlin. For the veterans among your Prowlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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