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Provence Family History

Provence Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Province 1 a cognate of 3 below. This surname is very rare in Britain. Probably also an altered form of Provance 1 and hence a variant of Purviance a surname of (ultimately) Scottish origin.

Compare Provance. In some cases possibly also French: habitational name from Provence, a region in southern France (see Provencal).

Compare Province 3 and also 1 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Provence family from?

You can see how Provence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Provence family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Provence families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Provence family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Provence's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Provence families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Provence 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 Provence ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Keeping were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Provence. 28% of Provence men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Provence women worked as a House Keeping. Some less common occupations for Americans named Provence were Salesman and Secretary.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeping
    15%
  • Sales
    15%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Secretary
    10%

What Provence family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Provence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Provence 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Provence. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Provence. For the veterans among your Provence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Provence lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Provence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Provence in 1954 was 44, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Provence

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Provence 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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