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Preneveau Family History

Preneveau 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: Pruneau, Reneau, Neveau, Parenteau, Deneve, Rosevear, Reeve, Reeves

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Where is the Preneveau family from?

You can see how Preneveau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preneveau family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Preneveau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Preneveau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Preneveau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preneveau 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 208 census records available for the last name Preneveau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preneveau 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Preneveau. 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 50 military records available for the last name Preneveau. For the veterans among your Preneveau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preneveau lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Preneveau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Preneveau in 1973 was 93, and 43 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preneveau 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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