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Premo Family History

Premo Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Primeau.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Premo family from?

You can see how Premo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Premo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Premo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Premo families living in Warwickshire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Premo's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Premo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Premo 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 Premo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Premo. 32% of Premo men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Premo women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Premo were Proprietor and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Proprietor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Waitress
    11%

What Premo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Premo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Premo 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Premo. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Premo. For the veterans among your Premo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Premo lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Premo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Premo in 1944 was 32, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Premo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Premo 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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