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Provencal Name Meaning

French (Provençal) and Jewish (from Italy): habitational name for someone from Provence a region in southern France which was so named with Latin provincia ‘province sphere of office’ because it was the first Roman province to be established outside Italy.

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


Similar surnames: Provenza, Province, Provencio, Provenzano, Provan, Provencher

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Where is the Provencal family from?

You can see how Provencal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Provencal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Provencal families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Provencal families living in Michigan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Provencal's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Provencal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Provencal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Provencal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Provencal. 37% of Provencal men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Provencal women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Provencal were Truck Driver 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
    37%
  • Weaver
    9%
  • Fireman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Provencal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Provencal 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Provencal. 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 768 military records available for the last name Provencal. For the veterans among your Provencal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Provencal lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Provencal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Provencal in 1955 was 54, and 72 in 2004.

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