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Prova Family History

Prova 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: Provan, Proia, Provo, Parola, Rosa, Arora, Grove, Rota, Posa, Pola

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Where is the Prova family from?

You can see how Prova families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prova family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Prova families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Prova families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Prova's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Prova families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prova 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 Prova ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stock Clerk and Trained Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prova. 100% of Prova men worked as a Stock Clerk and 100% of Prova women worked as a Trained Nurse.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Stock Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trained Nurse
    100%

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Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Prova. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prova 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Prova. 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 110 military records available for the last name Prova. For the veterans among your Prova ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prova lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Prova life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Prova in 1965 was 69, and 93 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prova 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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