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Primson Family History

Primson 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, Pinson, Ramson, Poisson, Presson, Bramson, Remson, Propson

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Where is the Primson family from?

You can see how Primson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Primson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Primson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Primson families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Primson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Primson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Primson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Primson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Primson 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Primson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Primson. For the veterans among your Primson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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