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Pruvett Family History

Pruvett 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: Privett, Pruiett, Pruett, Prevett, Trivett, Rivett, Puett, Gravett

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Where is the Pruvett family from?

You can see how Pruvett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruvett family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Pruvett families living in North Carolina. This was about 73% of all the recorded Pruvett's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Pruvett families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Pruvett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruvett 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 Pruvett. 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 Pruvett. For the veterans among your Pruvett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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