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Primero Family History

Primero Surname Meaning

Spanish: nickname from primero ‘first’ probably applied to the first-born child. This surname is most common in Mexico and the Philippines.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Primero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Primero family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Primero families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Primero family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Primero's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Primero families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Primero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Primero 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Primero. 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 62 military records available for the last name Primero. For the veterans among your Primero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Primero lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Primero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Primero in 1963 was 86, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Primero 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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