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Prevots Family History

Prevots 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: Prevot, Prevost, Previte, Prevo, Previti, Privott, Prevatt, Prevett

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Where is the Prevots family from?

You can see how Prevots families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prevots family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prevots families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Prevots families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Prevots's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Prevots families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Prevots. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prevots 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Prevots. 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 24 military records available for the last name Prevots. For the veterans among your Prevots ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prevots lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1994, in the United States, Prevots life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Prevots in 1950 was 48, and 90 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prevots 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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