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Prevest Family History

Prevest 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: Prevost, Prevett, Privett, Priest, Provost, Present, Reves, Frevert

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Where is the Prevest family from?

You can see how Prevest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prevest family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Prevest families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Prevest families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Prevest's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Prevest families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Prevest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prevest 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Prevest. 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 26 military records available for the last name Prevest. For the veterans among your Prevest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prevest lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prevest

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