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Prevett Name Meaning

English (Sussex): variant of Privett .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Prevatt, Prevette, Privett, Prevatte, Privitt, Privette, Privott

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Where is the Prevett family from?

You can see how Prevett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prevett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Prevett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 124 Prevett families living in Sussex. This was about 45% of all the recorded Prevett's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Prevett families in 1891.
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What did your Prevett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Prevett. 15% of Prevett men worked as a Gardener and 79% of Prevett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prevett were Postman and Domestic Servant. .

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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 1939

  • Gardener
    15%
  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Jobbing Gardener
    10%
  • Postman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Prevett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prevett 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Prevett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 614 military records available for the last name Prevett. For the veterans among your Prevett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prevett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Prevett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Prevett in 1962 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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