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Prow Name Meaning

English: variant of Prue .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Prew, Trow, Prows, Row, Trew, Crow, Grow, Brow, Pryor, Crom

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Where is the Prow family from?

You can see how Prow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Prow families living in Indiana. This was about 44% of all the recorded Prow's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Prow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prow. 27% of Prow men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Prow women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prow were Plumber and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Plumber
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Prow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prow 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Prow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Prow. For the veterans among your Prow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prow lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Prow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Prow in 1955 was 52, and 65 in 2004.

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