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Provart Family History

Provart Name 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: Provan, Provost, Hrovat, Prowant, Probert, Robart, Prevatt, Progar

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Where is the Provart family from?

You can see how Provart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Provart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Provart families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Provart family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Provart's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Provart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Provart 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 Provart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Provart. 29% of Provart men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Provart women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Provart were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housekeeping
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Provart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Provart 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Provart. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 65 military records available for the last name Provart. For the veterans among your Provart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Provart lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Provart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Provart in 1962 was 68, and 85 in 2004.

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