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Preville Family History

Preville Surname Meaning

French (Préville): habitational name from (La) Préville the name of several places in various parts of France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Preville family from?

You can see how Preville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preville family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Preville families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 42 Preville families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Preville's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Preville families in 1911.
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What did your Preville ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Preville. 80% of Preville men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    80%
  • Cultivateur
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Preville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preville 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Preville. 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 189 military records available for the last name Preville. For the veterans among your Preville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preville lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Preville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Preville in 1961 was 61, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preville 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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