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Leprevost Family History

Leprevost 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, Provost, Prevot, Prost, Pentecost, Lepre, Depriest, Preast

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Where is the Leprevost family from?

You can see how Leprevost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leprevost family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Leprevost families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Leprevost families living in Channel Islands. This was about 67% of all the recorded Leprevost's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Leprevost families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leprevost 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 188 census records available for the last name Leprevost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leprevost 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Leprevost. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Leprevost. For the veterans among your Leprevost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leprevost lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Leprevost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Leprevost in 1965 was 88, and 81 in 2004.

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