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Prevy Family History

Prevy 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: Prey, Peevy, Prevo, Rey, Remy, Preis, Levy, Pray, Pretz, Presby

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Where is the Prevy family from?

You can see how Prevy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prevy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prevy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Prevy families living in Vermont. This was about 45% of all the recorded Prevy's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Prevy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prevy 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 72 census records available for the last name Prevy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prevy 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Prevy. 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 7 military records available for the last name Prevy. For the veterans among your Prevy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prevy lifespan?

Average Prevy life expectancy in 1968 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prevy 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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