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Previs Family History

Previs 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: Preis, Revis, Reis, Regis, Purvis, Kreis, Remis, Levis, Prevost

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Where is the Previs family from?

You can see how Previs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Previs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Previs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Previs families living in Yorkshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Previs's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Previs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Previs 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 Previs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Previs. 34% of Previs men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Helper
    23%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

What Previs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 722 census records available for the last name Previs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Previs 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Previs. 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 109 military records available for the last name Previs. For the veterans among your Previs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Previs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Previs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Previs in 1963 was 83, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Previs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Previs 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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