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Prowda Family History

Prowda 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: Prada, Roda, Ronda, Proud, Broda, Prowse, Mrowka, Proia, Procida

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Where is the Prowda family from?

You can see how Prowda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prowda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Prowda families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Prowda's in USA. New York had the highest population of Prowda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prowda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prowda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prowda. 100% of Prowda men worked as a Merchant. .

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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

  • Merchant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Prowda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prowda 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Prowda. 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 21 military records available for the last name Prowda. For the veterans among your Prowda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prowda lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Prowda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Prowda in 1964 was 80, and 91 in 2004.

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