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Proven Family History

Proven Surname Meaning

see Provan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Proven family from?

You can see how Proven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Proven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Proven families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 21 Proven families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Proven's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Proven families in 1891.
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What did your Proven ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Proven. 100% of Proven women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Proven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Proven 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 560 immigration records available for the last name Proven. 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 733 military records available for the last name Proven. For the veterans among your Proven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Proven lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Proven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Proven in 1963 was 74, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Proven 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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