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Preven Family History

Preven 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: Greven, Green, Leven, Raven, Steven, Graven, Provan, Keeven, Craven

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Where is the Preven family from?

You can see how Preven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preven family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Preven families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Preven families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Preven's in USA. New York had the highest population of Preven families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Preven ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Preven ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Preven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preven 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Preven. 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 823 military records available for the last name Preven. For the veterans among your Preven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preven lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Preven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Preven in 1968 was 78, and 76 in 2003.

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