This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Prineveau family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Prineveau Family History

Prineveau 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: Prioleau, Pruneau, Pineau, Neveau, Prieve, Primeau, Privett, Srinivas

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Prineveau family from?

You can see how Prineveau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prineveau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prineveau family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Prineveau's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Prineveau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prineveau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Prineveau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Prineveau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prineveau census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Prineveau

Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Prineveau. 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.

View all Prineveau immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Prineveau. For the veterans among your Prineveau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Prineveau military records

You've only scratched the surface of Prineveau family history

Discover More

What is the average Prineveau lifespan?

Average Prineveau life expectancy in 1977 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prineveau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prineveau 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Prineveau family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial