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Provich Family History

Provich 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: Perovich, Povich, Polich, Rodich, Rozich, Rosich, Perkovich, Prosch

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Where is the Provich family from?

You can see how Provich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Provich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Provich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Provich families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Provich's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Provich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Provich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Provich ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Provich ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Provich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Provich 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Provich. 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 27 military records available for the last name Provich. For the veterans among your Provich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Provich lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1982, in the United States, Provich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Provich in 1969 was 83, and 58 in 1982.

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