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Privitera Family History

Privitera Name Meaning

Italian (southern): ultimately from Greek presbytera (feminine form of presbyteros ‘priest’) denoting the wife of an Orthodox priest.

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


Similar surnames: Rivera, Pitera, Previte, Priester, Preister, Nicotera, Riviera

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Where is the Privitera family from?

You can see how Privitera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Privitera family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Privitera families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Privitera's in USA. New York had the highest population of Privitera families in 1920.
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What did your Privitera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Privitera. 34% of Privitera men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Privitera women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Privitera were Barber and Baker. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Barber
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    18%
  • New Worker
    18%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Baker
    9%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Privitera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Privitera 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Privitera. 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 559 military records available for the last name Privitera. For the veterans among your Privitera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Privitera lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Privitera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Privitera in 1951 was 46, and 84 in 2004.

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