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Prima Family History

Prima 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: Prime, Prim, Primo, Arima, Grima, Primm, Primas, Rima, Prior, Grime

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Where is the Prima family from?

You can see how Prima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prima family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Prima families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Prima families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Prima's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Prima families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prima 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Prima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prima 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Prima. 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 977 military records available for the last name Prima. For the veterans among your Prima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prima lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Prima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Prima in 1961 was 50, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prima 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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