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Previous 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: Preis, Prevost, Preiss, Primus, Prezioso, Pechous, Revis, Previte

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Where is the Previous family from?

You can see how Previous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Previous family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Previous families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Previous families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Previous's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Previous families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Previous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Previous 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Previous. 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 4 military records available for the last name Previous. For the veterans among your Previous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Previous lifespan?

Average Previous life expectancy in 1968 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Previous 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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