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Preve Family History

Preve Name 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: Prete, Greve, Pree, Prevo, Prive, Prieve, Neve, Prime, Price, Grave

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Where is the Preve family from?

You can see how Preve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preve family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Preve families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Preve families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Preve's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Preve families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preve surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Preve ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Preve. 59% of Preve men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Weaver
    25%
  • Mechanic
    17%
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Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Preve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preve 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Preve. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 71 military records available for the last name Preve. For the veterans among your Preve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preve lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Preve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Preve in 1963 was 73, and 75 in 2003.

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