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Previl Family History

Previl Surname Meaning

Haitian (Prévil): alternatively perhaps a shortened form of French Préville (see Preville).

Ornamental name composed of French pré ‘meadow’ and a shortened form of ville ‘settlement’ (see Vil).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Previl family from?

You can see how Previl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Previl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Previl families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 17 Previl families living in Quebec. This was about 77% of all the recorded Previl's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Previl families in 1911.
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What did your Previl ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Tire Cementer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Previl. 100% of Previl men worked as a Tire Cementer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Tire Cementer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Previl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Previl 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Previl. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Previl. For the veterans among your Previl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Previl lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2003, in the United States, Previl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Previl in 1996 was 74, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Previl 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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