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Pirmer Family History

Pirmer Surname 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: Parmer, Pirner, Porter, Palmer, Picker, Pinner, Farmer, Dormer

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Where is the Pirmer family from?

You can see how Pirmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pirmer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Pirmer families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Pirmer's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Pirmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pirmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Pirmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirmer 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Pirmer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 78 military records available for the last name Pirmer. For the veterans among your Pirmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pirmer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Pirmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pirmer in 1966 was 45, and 77 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pirmer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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