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Privitt Family History

Privitt Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Privett.

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


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Where is the Privitt family from?

You can see how Privitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Privitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Privitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Privitt families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Privitt's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Privitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Privitt 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 Privitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Privitt. 39% of Privitt men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Privitt women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Privitt were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Privitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Privitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Privitt 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Privitt. 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 504 military records available for the last name Privitt. For the veterans among your Privitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Privitt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Privitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Privitt in 1966 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Privitt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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