This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Primius family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Primius Family History

Primius 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: Primus, Rimkus, Brixius, Primas, Prime, Prim, Primo, Prus, Preis

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Primius family from?

You can see how Primius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Primius family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Primius family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Primius's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Primius families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Primius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Primius family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Primius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Primius census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Primius

Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Primius. 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.

View all Primius immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Primius. For the veterans among your Primius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Primius military records

You've only scratched the surface of Primius family history

Discover More

What is the average Primius lifespan?

Average Primius life expectancy in 1978 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Primius

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Primius 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Primius family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial