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Primeaux Family History

Primeaux Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Primeau.

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


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Where is the Primeaux family from?

You can see how Primeaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Primeaux family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Primeaux families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Primeaux family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Primeaux's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Primeaux families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Primeaux 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 Primeaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Primeaux. 26% of Primeaux men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Primeaux women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Primeaux were Carpenter and School Teacher.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    39%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Lodginghouse Keeper
    16%
  • School Teacher
    16%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Primeaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Primeaux 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Primeaux. 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 634 military records available for the last name Primeaux. For the veterans among your Primeaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Primeaux lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Primeaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Primeaux in 1953 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Primeaux 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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