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Provaznik Family History

Provaznik 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, Pivarnik, Romanik, Provance, Pozniak, Romani, Potocnik

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Where is the Provaznik family from?

You can see how Provaznik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Provaznik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Provaznik families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Provaznik's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Provaznik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Provaznik 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 Provaznik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Provaznik. 60% of Provaznik men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

What Provaznik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Provaznik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Provaznik 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Provaznik. 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 180 military records available for the last name Provaznik. For the veterans among your Provaznik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Provaznik lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Provaznik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Provaznik in 1964 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Provaznik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Provaznik 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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