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Privott Family History

Privott Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Privett.

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


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Where is the Privott family from?

You can see how Privott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Privott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Privott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Privott family living in Essex. This was about 17% of all the recorded Privott's in United Kingdom. Essex and 5 other counties had the highest population of Privott families in 1891.
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What did your Privott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Privott. 36% of Privott men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Privott women worked as a Maid.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Privott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Privott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Privott 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Privott. 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 256 military records available for the last name Privott. For the veterans among your Privott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Privott lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Privott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Privott in 1958 was 50, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Privott

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Privott 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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