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Prevey Family History

Prevey 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: Peevey, Pevey, Pavey, Pressey, Prey, Revel, Greven, Presby, Prete

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Where is the Prevey family from?

You can see how Prevey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prevey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prevey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Prevey families living in Wisconsin. This was about 64% of all the recorded Prevey's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Prevey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prevey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Prevey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prevey. 100% of Prevey women worked as a Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Prevey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prevey 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Prevey. 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 34 military records available for the last name Prevey. For the veterans among your Prevey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prevey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Prevey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Prevey in 1963 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prevey 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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