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Provin Family History

Provin 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, Rovin, Provine, Provins, Potvin, Polin, Rolin, Robin, Parvin

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Where is the Provin family from?

You can see how Provin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Provin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Provin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Provin family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Provin's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Provin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Provin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Provin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Provin. 41% of Provin men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Electrician
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Provin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Provin 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Provin. 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 737 military records available for the last name Provin. For the veterans among your Provin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Provin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Provin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Provin in 1952 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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