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Prvett Family History

Prvett 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: Privett, Pruett, Prevett, Brett, Priest, Prieto, Lovett, Pretz

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Where is the Prvett family from?

You can see how Prvett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prvett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prvett family living in North Carolina. This was about 33% of all the recorded Prvett's in USA. North Carolina and 2 other states had the highest population of Prvett families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Prvett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prvett 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Prvett. 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 Prvett. For the veterans among your Prvett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prvett lifespan?

Average Prvett life expectancy in 1982 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prvett 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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