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Privateer Family History

Privateer Name 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: Prater, Priester, Prather, Privitera, Palmateer, Privette, Prevatte

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Where is the Privateer family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Privateer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Privateer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Privateer. 100% of Privateer men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Privateer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Privateer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Privateer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 45 military records available for the last name Privateer. For the veterans among your Privateer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Privateer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Privateer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Privateer in 1966 was 75, and 92 in 2004.

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