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Prevail Family History

Prevail 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: Prevatt, Real, Peil, Reil, Provan, Regal, Preis, Prevost, Pearl

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Where is the Prevail family from?

You can see how Prevail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prevail family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Prevail families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Prevail families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Prevail's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Prevail families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Prevail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prevail 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Prevail. 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 16 military records available for the last name Prevail. For the veterans among your Prevail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prevail lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Prevail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Prevail in 1969 was 80, and 49 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prevail 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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