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Provis Family History

Provis Surname Meaning

see Provost.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Provis family from?

You can see how Provis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Provis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Provis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Provis families living in Cornwall. This was about 20% of all the recorded Provis's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Provis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Provis 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 Provis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Provis. 43% of Provis men worked as a Gardener and 77% of Provis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Provis were Incapacitated and Housemaid.

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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

  • Gardener
    43%
  • Motor Driver
    29%
  • Incapacitated
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Bookkeeper
    4%
  • Housemaid
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Provis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Provis 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 750 immigration records available for the last name Provis. 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 907 military records available for the last name Provis. For the veterans among your Provis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Provis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Provis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Provis in 1965 was 85, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Provis 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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