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Primean Family History

Primean 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: Primeau, Prime, Primerano, Prien, Primeaux, Prejean, Primer, Periman

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Where is the Primean family from?

You can see how Primean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Primean family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Primean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Primean families living in Michigan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Primean's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Primean families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Primean 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 224 census records available for the last name Primean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Primean 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Primean. 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 34 military records available for the last name Primean. For the veterans among your Primean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Primean lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Primean 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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