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Primack Name Meaning

Americanized form of Ukrainian Belorussian and Jewish Primak .

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


Similar surnames: Prusak, Pick, Prime, Prim, Cammack, Pack, Pollack, Price, Riback

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Where is the Primack family from?

You can see how Primack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Primack family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Primack families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 6 Primack families living in Illinois. This was about 18% of all the recorded Primack's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Primack families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Primack 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 Primack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Primack. 27% of Primack men worked as a Manager and 50% of Primack women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Primack were Proprietor and Dress Contractor. .

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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

  • Manager
    27%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Dress Contractor
    50%
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Census Records

There are 977 census records available for the last name Primack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Primack 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Primack. 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 153 military records available for the last name Primack. For the veterans among your Primack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Primack lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Primack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Primack in 1964 was 77, and 88 in 2004.

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