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Origins of the Prowse surname

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About the Prowses

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Where do most Prowses live?

In 1921, most Prowses lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Prowses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 13,100 records for the Prowse surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.

Who were Prowses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Prowse first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Prowses

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

Common Female occupations for Prowses in 1921
Dressmaker

104

Laundress

44

Living On Own Means

43

General Servant Domestic

41

Domestic Servant

29

Common Male occupations for Prowses in 1921
Mason

55

Farm Labourer

54

Agricultural Labourer

53

General Labourer

49

Farmer

47

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