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Prevent Family History

Prevent 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: Present, Prevett, Privett, Prevost, Greven, Trevena, Frevert, Prevot

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Where is the Prevent family from?

You can see how Prevent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prevent family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Prevent family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Prevent's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Prevent families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prevent 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 143 census records available for the last name Prevent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prevent 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 Prevent. 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 Prevent. For the veterans among your Prevent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prevent lifespan?

Average Prevent life expectancy in 1978 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prevent 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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