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Prowson Family History

Prowson 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: Propson, Rowson, Crowson, Tronson, Rowton, Posson, Rosson, Presson

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Where is the Prowson family from?

You can see how Prowson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prowson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Prowson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Prowson family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Prowson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Prowson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Prowson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prowson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Prowson. 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 Prowson. For the veterans among your Prowson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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