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Prewette Family History

Prewette 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: Prewett, Prevette, Fredette, Frenette, Revette, Drewett, Prewitt

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Where is the Prewette family from?

You can see how Prewette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prewette family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prewette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Prewette families living in Tennessee. This was about 77% of all the recorded Prewette's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Prewette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prewette 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 272 census records available for the last name Prewette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prewette 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 Prewette. 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 27 military records available for the last name Prewette. For the veterans among your Prewette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prewette lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Prewette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Prewette in 1968 was 55, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prewette 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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