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Primoff Family History

Primoff 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: Primo, Dimoff, Prior, Prime, Prim, Priolo, Orloff, Griff, Primrose

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Where is the Primoff family from?

You can see how Primoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Primoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Primoff families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Primoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Primoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Primoff 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 74 census records available for the last name Primoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Primoff 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Primoff. 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 29 military records available for the last name Primoff. For the veterans among your Primoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Primoff lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Primoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Primoff in 1972 was 54, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Primoff 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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