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Privott Name Meaning

English: altered form of Privett .

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


Similar surnames: Privitt, Privett, Prevatt, Prevot, Privette, Rivett, Prevett, Trivitt

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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 1880 there were 48 Privott families living in North Carolina. This was about 80% of all the recorded Privott's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Privott families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Privott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

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

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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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 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 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.

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