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Previant Family History

Previant 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: Prevatt, Levant, Provan, Prevost, Frediani, Pheasant, Present

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Where is the Previant family from?

You can see how Previant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Previant family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Previant family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Previant's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Previant families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Previant 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 44 census records available for the last name Previant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Previant 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Previant. 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 Previant. For the veterans among your Previant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Previant lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Previant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Previant in 1987 was 99, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Previant 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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