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Pevoteaux Family History

Pevoteaux Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Descoteaux, Decoteau, Devereaux, Proveaux, Deveaux, Prideaux, Godeaux

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Pevoteaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pevoteaux 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Pevoteaux. 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 14 military records available for the last name Pevoteaux. For the veterans among your Pevoteaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pevoteaux lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Pevoteaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pevoteaux in 1974 was 62, and 89 in 2000.

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