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Primton Family History

Primton 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: Brinton, Preston, Primo, Prieto, Pointon, Gritton, Plimpton, Picton

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Where is the Primton family from?

You can see how Primton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Primton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Primton family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Primton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Primton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Primton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Primton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Primton. 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 1 military records available for the last name Primton. For the veterans among your Primton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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