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Preval Family History

Preval Surname Meaning

French and Haitian (Préval): topographic name from pré (du) val ‘meadow of the valley’. This surname is very rare in France.

It was brought to the US mainly from Haiti and also from Cuba and the Dominican Republic where it is of Haitian origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Preval family from?

You can see how Preval families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preval family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Preval families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Preval families living in Yorkshire. This was about 96% of all the recorded Preval's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Preval families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preval surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Preval ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Preval. 100% of Preval women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 562 census records available for the last name Preval. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preval 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Preval. 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 125 military records available for the last name Preval. For the veterans among your Preval ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preval lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Preval life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Preval in 1976 was 74, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preval 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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