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Primmer Family History

Primmer Surname Meaning

English: nickname from Old French premier ‘first’.

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


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Where is the Primmer family from?

You can see how Primmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Primmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Primmer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 105 Primmer families living in Hampshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Primmer's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Primmer families in 1891.
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What did your Primmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Primmer. 34% of Primmer men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Primmer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Primmer were Builders Labourer and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Forester
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Primmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Primmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Primmer 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 857 immigration records available for the last name Primmer. 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 Primmer. For the veterans among your Primmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Primmer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Primmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Primmer in 1957 was 39, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Primmer 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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