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Pramer Family History

Pramer 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: Prager, Prater, Kramer, Bramer, Ramer, Cramer, Premer, Gramer, Pamer

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Where is the Pramer family from?

You can see how Pramer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pramer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pramer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Pramer families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pramer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pramer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pramer 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 Pramer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pramer. 27% of Pramer men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pramer women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pramer were Farm Hand and Housekeeper. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Farm Hand
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pramer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pramer 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Pramer. 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 193 military records available for the last name Pramer. For the veterans among your Pramer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pramer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pramer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pramer in 1963 was 76, and 74 in 2003.

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