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Proval Family History

Proval 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, Rosal, Rogal, Hrovat, Proehl, Raval, Royal, Koval, Coval

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Where is the Proval family from?

You can see how Proval families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proval family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Proval families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Proval families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Proval's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Proval families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Proval 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 65 census records available for the last name Proval. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proval 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Proval. 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 5 military records available for the last name Proval. For the veterans among your Proval ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proval lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2002, in the United States, Proval life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Proval in 1990 was 87, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proval 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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