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Pryme Family History

Pryme Surname Meaning

see Prime.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Pryme family from?

You can see how Pryme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pryme family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pryme families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Pryme families living in Suffolk. This was about 43% of all the recorded Pryme's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Pryme families in 1891.
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What did your Pryme ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pryme. 100% of Pryme women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pryme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pryme 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Pryme. 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 130 military records available for the last name Pryme. For the veterans among your Pryme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pryme lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Pryme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pryme in 1966 was 75, and 96 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pryme 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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