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Prowty Family History

Prowty 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: Prouty, Prost, Proto, Prunty, Proft, Pretty, Protz, Prout, Crotty

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Where is the Prowty family from?

You can see how Prowty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prowty family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Prowty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Prowty families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Prowty's in USA. New York had the highest population of Prowty families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prowty 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 295 census records available for the last name Prowty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prowty 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 Prowty. 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 42 military records available for the last name Prowty. For the veterans among your Prowty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prowty lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Prowty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Prowty in 1970 was 84, and 58 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prowty 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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