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Pruvis Family History

Pruvis 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: Prus, Rubis, Preis, Purvis, Travis, Kruis, Rudis, Gruis, Dravis

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Where is the Pruvis family from?

You can see how Pruvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruvis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pruvis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Pruvis families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pruvis's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Pruvis families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Pruvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruvis 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Pruvis. 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 31 military records available for the last name Pruvis. For the veterans among your Pruvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruvis lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1998, in the United States, Pruvis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pruvis in 1985 was 61, and 39 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pruvis 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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