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Prevish Family History

Prevish 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: Prebish, Preis, Prevost, Preiss, Redish, Revis, Previte, Previti

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Where is the Prevish family from?

You can see how Prevish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prevish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Prevish families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Prevish's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Prevish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prevish 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 Prevish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Digger was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prevish. 100% of Prevish men worked as a Digger.

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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

  • Digger
    100%

What Prevish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Prevish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prevish 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Prevish. 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 27 military records available for the last name Prevish. For the veterans among your Prevish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prevish lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Prevish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Prevish in 1966 was 64, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prevish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prevish 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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