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Provisor Family History

Provisor 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: Prior, Proctor, Provost, Preiser, Rovito, Propson, Raisor, Province

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Where is the Provisor family from?

You can see how Provisor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Provisor family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Provisor families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Provisor family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Provisor's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Provisor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Provisor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Provisor ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Presser
    100%
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Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Provisor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Provisor 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Provisor. 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 22 military records available for the last name Provisor. For the veterans among your Provisor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Provisor lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Provisor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Provisor in 1966 was 81, and 98 in 2004.

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