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Pravia Family History

Pravia 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: Pavia, Prada, Prata, Travis, Raia, Arabia, Ravi, Gracia, Davia, Navia

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Where is the Pravia family from?

You can see how Pravia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pravia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pravia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Pravia families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Pravia's in USA. California had the highest population of Pravia families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Pravia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pravia 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Pravia. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pravia. For the veterans among your Pravia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pravia lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Pravia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pravia in 1967 was 68, and 64 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pravia ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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