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Priven Family History

Priven 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: Prien, Prive, Privett, Prime, Price, Raven, Graven, Provan, Craven

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Where is the Priven family from?

You can see how Priven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priven family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Priven families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 15 Priven families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Priven's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Priven families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Priven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Priven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priven 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Priven. 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 27 military records available for the last name Priven. For the veterans among your Priven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priven lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Priven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Priven in 1955 was 57, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Priven 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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