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Provenza Family History

Provenza Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from Provence in southern France the Italian name of which is Provenza.

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


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Where is the Provenza family from?

You can see how Provenza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Provenza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Provenza families living in Maryland. This was about 24% of all the recorded Provenza's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Provenza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Provenza 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 Provenza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Provenza. 31% of Provenza men worked as a Barber and 50% of Provenza women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Provenza were Holder On and Clerk.

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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

  • Barber
    31%
  • Storekeeper
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Holder On
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Provenza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Provenza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Provenza 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Provenza. 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 343 military records available for the last name Provenza. For the veterans among your Provenza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Provenza lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Provenza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Provenza in 1945 was 43, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Provenza 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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