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Prenaveau Family History

Prenaveau 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: Pruneau, Reneau, Parenteau, Greaves, Prioleau, Beliveau, Reavey

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Where is the Prenaveau family from?

You can see how Prenaveau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prenaveau family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Prenaveau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Prenaveau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Prenaveau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prenaveau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Prenaveau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Prenaveau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prenaveau 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Prenaveau. 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 2 military records available for the last name Prenaveau. For the veterans among your Prenaveau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prenaveau lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Prenaveau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Prenaveau in 1978 was 51, and 69 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prenaveau 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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