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Privit Family History

Privit 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: Privitt, Privett, Priest, Rivet, Previte, Profit, Prevot, Pruit

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Where is the Privit family from?

You can see how Privit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Privit family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Privit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Privit family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Privit's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Privit families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Privit 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 360 census records available for the last name Privit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Privit 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Privit. 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 91 military records available for the last name Privit. For the veterans among your Privit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Privit lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Privit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Privit in 1964 was 78, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Privit 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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