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Priemer Family History

Priemer 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: Riemer, Premer, Primmer, Primer, Prime, Roemer, Krieger, Remer

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Where is the Priemer family from?

You can see how Priemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priemer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Priemer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Priemer families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Priemer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Priemer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Priemer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Priemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housemaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Priemer. 50% of Priemer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Priemer women worked as a Housemaid. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housemaid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 890 census records available for the last name Priemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priemer 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Priemer. 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 404 military records available for the last name Priemer. For the veterans among your Priemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priemer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Priemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Priemer in 1964 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

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