Provost Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Provost Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Provost family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 11
Agricultural Labourer 2
House Servant 2
Journeyman Butcher 1
Journeyman Butchers Wife 1
Labourer 1
Landed Proprietor 1
Fund Holder 1
House Maid 1
Gold Smith & Jeweller 1
Silk Twister 1
Bar Maid 1
Chemist's Apprentice 1
Chemist's Assistant 1
Cook 1
Deliver Of Books For Publishers 1
Farmer Of 266 Acres Employing 5 Labourer & 1 Boy 1
Farmer's Son 1
House Keeper 1
Sempstress 1
Silk Doubles 1
Silk Fitter & Silk Engine Turner 1
Silk Winder 1
Dress Maker 1

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