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Provol Family History

Provol 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, Prokop, Pool, Provan, Proto, Provost, Rosol, Proehl, Brovold

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Where is the Provol family from?

You can see how Provol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Provol family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Provol family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Provol's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Provol families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Provol 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 65 census records available for the last name Provol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Provol 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Provol. 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 14 military records available for the last name Provol. For the veterans among your Provol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Provol lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Provol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Provol in 1968 was 67, and 79 in 1994.

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