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Primay Family History

Primay 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: Primas, Priddy, Prime, Prim, Primo, Pray, Arima, Friday, Primus

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Where is the Primay family from?

You can see how Primay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Primay family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Primay family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Primay's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Primay families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Primay 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 1 census records available for the last name Primay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Primay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Primay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Primay. For the veterans among your Primay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Primay lifespan?

Average Primay life expectancy in 1995 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Primay 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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