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Privat Family History

Privat Surname 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: Privett, Priest, Pilat, Provan, Grivas, Riva, Rivet, Hrovat, Rivas

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Where is the Privat family from?

You can see how Privat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Privat family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Privat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Privat families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Privat's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Privat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Privat 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 Privat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Privat. 34% of Privat men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Privat women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    34%
  • Gardner
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Privat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Privat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Privat 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Privat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7,000 military records available for the last name Privat. For the veterans among your Privat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Privat lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Privat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Privat in 1963 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Privat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Privat 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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