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Provencia Family History

Provencia 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: Provencio, Provencal, Provenza, Provence, Provencher, Plasencia

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Where is the Provencia family from?

You can see how Provencia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Provencia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Provencia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Provencia families living in New Mexico. This was about 65% of all the recorded Provencia's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Provencia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Provencia 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 Provencia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Provencia. 100% of Provencia men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Provencia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Provencia 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Provencia. 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 6 military records available for the last name Provencia. For the veterans among your Provencia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Provencia lifespan?

Average Provencia life expectancy in 1966 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Provencia 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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