Origins of the Provan surname

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    In 1921, most Provans lived in london

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    1,400 Provan Travel & migration records
    4,000 Provans found in all Census records

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    What are the most common Provan first names?

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Provans

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    Commmon female occupations for Provans in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    24

    Dressmaker

    19

    Housekeeper

    19

    Domestic Servant

    18

    House Keeper

    14

    Commmon male occupations for Provans in 1921

    Coal Miner

    54

    Weaver

    31

    Carter

    27

    Farmer

    27

    Blacksmith

    21

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