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Prevo Family History

Prevo Name Meaning

English (Devon; of French origin): variant of Prevost . This surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Prevot, Provo, Premo, Prevost, Pero, Prey, Pelo, Proto, Reno, Peto

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Where is the Prevo family from?

You can see how Prevo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prevo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Prevo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Prevo families living in Indiana. This was about 38% of all the recorded Prevo's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Prevo families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prevo 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 Prevo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prevo. 33% of Prevo men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Prevo women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prevo were Labor and Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Maid
    14%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Prevo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prevo 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Prevo. 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 569 military records available for the last name Prevo. For the veterans among your Prevo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prevo lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Prevo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Prevo in 1955 was 39, and 74 in 2004.

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