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Prowls Family History

Prowls 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: Sprowls, Prows, Crowl, Powles, Proulx, Roels, Pross, Prowse, Powis

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Where is the Prowls family from?

You can see how Prowls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prowls family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prowls families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Prowls families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Prowls's in USA. New York had the highest population of Prowls families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Prowls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prowls 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Prowls. 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 8 military records available for the last name Prowls. For the veterans among your Prowls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prowls lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1983, in the United States, Prowls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Prowls in 1974 was 80, and 86 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prowls 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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