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Provent Family History

Provent 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: Privett, Provan, Provost, Present, Groven, Prowant, Prosen, Provenza

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Where is the Provent family from?

You can see how Provent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Provent family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Provent families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Provent families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Provent's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Provent families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Provent 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 Provent ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Provent. 100% of Provent 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 108 census records available for the last name Provent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Provent 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Provent. 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 57 military records available for the last name Provent. For the veterans among your Provent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Provent lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Provent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Provent in 1974 was 67, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Provent 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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