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Premus Family History

Premus 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: Remus, Primus, Preus, Prus, Reus, Preis, Remis, Preuss, Remes, Ramus

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Where is the Premus family from?

You can see how Premus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Premus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Premus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Premus families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Premus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Premus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Premus 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 Premus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Premus. 64% of Premus men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Premus women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Premus were Stone Mason and New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Stone Mason
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Premus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 582 census records available for the last name Premus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Premus 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Premus. 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 84 military records available for the last name Premus. For the veterans among your Premus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Premus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Premus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Premus in 1964 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Premus 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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