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Province Family History

Province Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Provence, a region in southern France (see Provencal). Compare Provence 1 and Provins.

Altered form of Provance 1 and hence a variant of Purviance, a surname of (ultimately) Scottish origin.

Compare Provins. Americanized form of French Provence.

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


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Where is the Province family from?

You can see how Province families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Province family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Province families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Province families living in Staffordshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Province's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Province families in 1891.
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What did your Province ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Province. 82% of Province women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Duties
    19%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Province. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Province 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Province. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Province. For the veterans among your Province ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Province lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Province life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Province in 1960 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Province 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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