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Previto Family History

Previto 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: Previte, Previti, Peveto, Petito, Rovito, Trevizo, Presto, Trevino

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Where is the Previto family from?

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

What did your Previto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Previto. 100% of Previto men worked as a Fisherman. .

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Previto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Previto 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Previto. 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 101 military records available for the last name Previto. For the veterans among your Previto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Previto lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Previto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Previto in 1959 was 53, and 61 in 2003.

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