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Previtt Family History

Previtt 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, Prewitt, Privitt, Prevatt, Prevett, Privett

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Where is the Previtt family from?

You can see how Previtt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Previtt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Previtt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Previtt family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Previtt's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Previtt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Previtt 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 Previtt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Previtt. 100% of Previtt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Previtt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 723 census records available for the last name Previtt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Previtt 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Previtt. 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 56 military records available for the last name Previtt. For the veterans among your Previtt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Previtt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Previtt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Previtt in 1968 was 99, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Previtt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Previtt 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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