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Primes Family History

Primes Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Austrian Galicia): variant of Primas. German: variant of Primus or Primas.

This surname is virtually non-existing in Germany.

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


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Where is the Primes family from?

You can see how Primes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Primes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Primes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Primes families living in Warwickshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Primes's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Primes families in 1891.
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What did your Primes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Primes. 50% of Primes men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Primes women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Primes were Farming 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Filling Station Attendant
    12%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Waitress
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Primes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Primes 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Primes. 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 800 military records available for the last name Primes. For the veterans among your Primes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Primes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Primes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Primes in 1965 was 79, and 30 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Primes 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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