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Privis Family History

Privis 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: Preis, Purvis, Prins, Travis, Rives, Riis, Grivas, Pries, Primus

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Where is the Privis family from?

You can see how Privis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Privis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Privis families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Privis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Privis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Privis 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 62 census records available for the last name Privis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Privis 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Privis. 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 2 military records available for the last name Privis. For the veterans among your Privis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Privis lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2004, in the United States, Privis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Privis in 1998 was 64, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Privis 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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