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Prevoir Family History

Prevoir 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: Revoir, Trevor, Prevost, Prevot, Prevo, Prior, Gregor, Preis, Presser

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Where is the Prevoir family from?

You can see how Prevoir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prevoir family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Prevoir families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Prevoir's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Prevoir families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prevoir 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 18 census records available for the last name Prevoir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prevoir 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Prevoir. 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 5 military records available for the last name Prevoir. For the veterans among your Prevoir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prevoir lifespan?

Average Prevoir life expectancy in 1976 was 34 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prevoir 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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