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Prevett Family History

Prevett Surname Meaning

English (Sussex): variant of Privett.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Prevett family from?

You can see how Prevett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prevett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Prevett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Prevett families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Prevett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Prevett families in 1911.
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What did your Prevett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Prevett. 100% of Prevett men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Prevett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Prevett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prevett 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Prevett. 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 614 military records available for the last name Prevett. For the veterans among your Prevett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prevett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Prevett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Prevett in 1962 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prevett 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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