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Prymek Family History

Prymek 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: Prime, Rymer, Brymer, Prasek, Premer, Prosek, Pryce, Sramek, Pryer

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Where is the Prymek family from?

You can see how Prymek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prymek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Prymek families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prymek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Prymek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prymek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Prymek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tinner and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prymek. 100% of Prymek men worked as a Tinner and 50% of Prymek women worked as a Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Tinner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Prymek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Prymek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prymek 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Prymek. 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 34 military records available for the last name Prymek. For the veterans among your Prymek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prymek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Prymek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Prymek in 1967 was 84, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prymek 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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