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Primps Family History

Primps 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, Primas, Prime, Prim, Primo, Prins, Pries, Cripps, Trimpe

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Where is the Primps family from?

You can see how Primps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Primps family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Primps families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Primps's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Primps families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Primps 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 81 census records available for the last name Primps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Primps 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Primps. 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 22 military records available for the last name Primps. For the veterans among your Primps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Primps lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Primps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Primps in 1971 was 87, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Primps 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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