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Primley Family History

Primley 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: Grimley, Brimley, Prime, Pilley, Ridley, Bromley, Riley, Wrigley

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Where is the Primley family from?

You can see how Primley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Primley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Primley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Primley family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Primley's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Primley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Primley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Primley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Primley. 100% of Primley 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 468 census records available for the last name Primley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Primley 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 Primley. 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 79 military records available for the last name Primley. For the veterans among your Primley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Primley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Primley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Primley in 1962 was 90, and 91 in 2004.

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