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Primos Family History

Primos 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: Primo, Primus, Primas, Prior, Prime, Prim, Simos, Prins, Ramos

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Where is the Primos family from?

You can see how Primos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Primos family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Primos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 6 Primos families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Primos's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Primos families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Primos 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 Primos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Primos. 72% of Primos men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Primos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Primos 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Primos. 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 43 military records available for the last name Primos. For the veterans among your Primos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Primos lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Primos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Primos in 1969 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Primos 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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