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Premier Family History

Premier 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: Premer, Remer, Freier, Presser, Preiser, Revier, Presler, Bremer

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Where is the Premier family from?

You can see how Premier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Premier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Premier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Premier families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Premier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Premier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Premier 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 490 census records available for the last name Premier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Premier 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Premier. 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 89 military records available for the last name Premier. For the veterans among your Premier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Premier lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Premier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Premier in 1953 was 66, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Premier 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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