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Provi Family History

Provi 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: Provo, Grove, Pioli, Propp, Prost, Provan, Parodi, Proto, Rosi, Proft

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Where is the Provi family from?

You can see how Provi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Provi family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Provi family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Provi's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Provi families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Provi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Provi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Provi 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Provi. 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 4 military records available for the last name Provi. For the veterans among your Provi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Provi lifespan?

Average Provi life expectancy in 1982 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Provi 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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