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Prevar Family History

Prevar 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: Pear, Provan, Trevor, Grever, Premer, Pleva, Preyer, Crear, Bregar

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Where is the Prevar family from?

You can see how Prevar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prevar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Prevar families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Prevar family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Prevar's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Prevar families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prevar 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 26 census records available for the last name Prevar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prevar 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Prevar. 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 7 military records available for the last name Prevar. For the veterans among your Prevar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prevar lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1997, in the United States, Prevar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Prevar in 1988 was 43, and 87 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prevar 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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