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Prevort Family History

Prevort 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: Prevost, Prevot, Trevor, Provost, Precourt, Frevert, Prevo, Privott

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Where is the Prevort family from?

You can see how Prevort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prevort family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prevort families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Prevort families living in Louisiana. This was about 43% of all the recorded Prevort's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Prevort families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prevort surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Prevort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prevort 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 Prevort. 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 181 military records available for the last name Prevort. For the veterans among your Prevort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prevort lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Prevort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Prevort in 1968 was 86, and 58 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prevort 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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