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Preveau Family History

Preveau 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, Crepeau, Prejean, Reveal, Proveaux, Neveau, Fregeau

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Where is the Preveau family from?

You can see how Preveau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preveau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Preveau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Preveau families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Preveau's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Preveau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preveau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Preveau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preveau 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Preveau. 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 30 military records available for the last name Preveau. For the veterans among your Preveau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preveau lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Preveau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Preveau in 1965 was 69, and 40 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preveau 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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