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Pruvost Family History

Pruvost 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: Prevost, Provost, Prost, Prust, Prevot, Privott, Brust, Privett, Post

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Where is the Pruvost family from?

You can see how Pruvost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruvost family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pruvost family living in Colorado. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pruvost's in USA. Colorado and 2 other states had the highest population of Pruvost families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pruvost 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 Pruvost ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ladys Maid was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pruvost. 100% of Pruvost women worked as a Ladys Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Ladys Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Pruvost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruvost 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Pruvost. 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 11 military records available for the last name Pruvost. For the veterans among your Pruvost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruvost lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Pruvost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pruvost in 1970 was 68, and 54 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pruvost 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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