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Provins Family History

Provins Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Province. Variant of Province 2 a surname of (ultimately) Scottish origin (see Purviance).

In some cases possibly also French: habitational name from Provins a place in Seine-et-Marne.

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


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Where is the Provins family from?

You can see how Provins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Provins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Provins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Provins families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Provins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Provins families in 1891.
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What did your Provins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chauffeur and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Provins. 100% of Provins men worked as a Chauffeur and 100% of Provins 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chauffeur
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Provins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Provins 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Provins. 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 526 military records available for the last name Provins. For the veterans among your Provins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Provins lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Provins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Provins in 1947 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Provins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Provins 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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