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Prevan Family History

Prevan 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: Provan, Devan, Crehan, Phelan, Greven, Regan, Crean, Pean, Evan

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Where is the Prevan family from?

You can see how Prevan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prevan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Prevan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Prevan families living in Dumbartonshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Prevan's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Prevan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prevan 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 Prevan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dealer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prevan. 100% of Prevan men worked as a Dealer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Dealer
    100%

What Prevan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Prevan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prevan 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Prevan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Prevan. For the veterans among your Prevan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prevan lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Prevan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Prevan in 1977 was 89, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prevan 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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