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Provine Family History

Provine Surname Meaning

Altered form of Purviance a surname of (ultimately) Scottish origin.

This surname is also found among African Americans.

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


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Where is the Provine family from?

You can see how Provine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Provine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Provine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Provine families living in Dorset. This was about 28% of all the recorded Provine's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Provine families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Provine 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 Provine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Provine. 30% of Provine men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Provine women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Provine were New Worker and Beauty Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Beauty Operator
    13%

What Provine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Provine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Provine 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Provine. 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 844 military records available for the last name Provine. For the veterans among your Provine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Provine lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Provine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Provine in 1962 was 73, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Provine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Provine 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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