Origins of the Provost surname

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    In 1921, most Provosts lived in london

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    1,200 Provost Travel & migration records
    1,100 Provosts found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Provost

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    What are the most common Provost first names?

    Joseph

    William

    Mary

    Marie

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    Common jobs for Provosts

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Provosts in 1921

    Silk Winder

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    Living On Own Means

    6

    Housekeeper

    5

    Silk Piecer

    5

    Dressmaker

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Provosts in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    20

    Farm Hands

    15

    Tinsmiths

    9

    Farmer

    8

    Skilled Mechanics And Repairmen

    8

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