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Prewett Name Meaning

English (Gloucestershire): variant of Prewitt .

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


Similar surnames: Prewitt, Drewett, Blewett, Pallett, Padgett, Pruett, Privett, Rowett

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Where is the Prewett family from?

You can see how Prewett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prewett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prewett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Prewett family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Prewett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Prewett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prewett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prewett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Prewett. 100% of Prewett women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Prewett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prewett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Prewett. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Prewett. For the veterans among your Prewett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prewett lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Prewett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Prewett in 1955 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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