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Prevat Family History

Prevat 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: Prevot, Prevatt, Provan, Great, Prevost, Hrovat, Prenatt, Pleva

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Where is the Prevat family from?

You can see how Prevat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prevat family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Prevat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Prevat family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Prevat's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Prevat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prevat 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 Prevat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prevat. 47% of Prevat men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Owneroperator
    16%

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Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Prevat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prevat 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Prevat. 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 40 military records available for the last name Prevat. For the veterans among your Prevat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prevat lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Prevat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Prevat in 1968 was 78, and 55 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prevat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prevat 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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