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Privette Name Meaning

English: altered form of Privett .

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


Similar surnames: Prevette, Rivette, Privett, Trivette, Privitt, Prevatte, Prevett

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Where is the Privette family from?

You can see how Privette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Privette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Privette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Privette family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Privette's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Privette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Privette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Privette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Privette. 38% of Privette men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Privette women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Privette were Operator and Waitress. .

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Privette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Privette 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Privette. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Privette. For the veterans among your Privette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Privette lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Privette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Privette in 1944 was 42, and 80 in 2004.

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