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Prems Family History

Prems 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: Preis, Prem, Press, Grems, Brems, Premo, Preas, Preus, Reis, Prime

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Where is the Prems family from?

You can see how Prems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prems family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prems families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Prems families living in New York. This was about 90% of all the recorded Prems's in USA. New York had the highest population of Prems families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prems 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 Prems ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prems. 29% of Prems men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Prems women worked as an Operator.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Operator
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Prems family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Prems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prems 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Prems. 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 68 military records available for the last name Prems. For the veterans among your Prems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prems lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1992, in the United States, Prems life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Prems in 1982 was 82, and 85 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prems

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prems 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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