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Previts Family History

Previts 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: Previte, Previti, Preis, Preiss, Revis, Prevot, Prewitt, Privitt

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Where is the Previts family from?

You can see how Previts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Previts family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Previts family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Previts's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Previts families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Previts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Previts 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Previts. 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 12 military records available for the last name Previts. For the veterans among your Previts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Previts lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Previts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Previts in 1987 was 77, and 69 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Previts 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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