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Primera Family History

Primera 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: Primer, Prime, Pitera, Riera, Rivera, Rimer, Ribera, Chimera, Premer

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Where is the Primera family from?

You can see how Primera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Primera family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Primera family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Primera's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Primera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Primera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Primera ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Primera ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Primera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Primera 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Primera. 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 24 military records available for the last name Primera. For the veterans among your Primera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Primera lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Primera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Primera in 1968 was 68, and 85 in 2004.

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