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Primis Family History

Primis 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: Primus, Primas, Prime, Prim, Primo, Preis, Remis, Prins, Riis, Pries

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Where is the Primis family from?

You can see how Primis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Primis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Primis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Primis families living in California. This was about 36% of all the recorded Primis's in USA. California had the highest population of Primis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Primis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Primis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Primis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Primis 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Primis. 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 28 military records available for the last name Primis. For the veterans among your Primis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Primis lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Primis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Primis in 1971 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

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