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Provencio Family History

Provencio Surname Meaning

Spanish: from the personal name Provencio from a Latin derivative of provincia ‘province’.

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


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Where is the Provencio family from?

You can see how Provencio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Provencio family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Provencio families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 45 Provencio families living in New Mexico. This was about 54% of all the recorded Provencio's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Provencio families in 1880.
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What did your Provencio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Provencio. 45% of Provencio men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Provencio women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Provencio were Clerk and Domestic.

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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
    45%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Orange Packer
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Domestic
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Provencio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Provencio 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 639 immigration records available for the last name Provencio. 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 627 military records available for the last name Provencio. For the veterans among your Provencio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Provencio lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Provencio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Provencio in 1954 was 43, and 69 in 2004.

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