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Primosch Family History

Primosch 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: Prosch, Prokosch, Posch, Primo, Frisch, Frosch, Primrose, Risch

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Where is the Primosch family from?

You can see how Primosch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Primosch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Primosch families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Primosch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Primosch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Primosch 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 Primosch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Primosch. 34% of Primosch men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Primosch women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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
    34%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Fireman
    23%
  • Teller
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Primosch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Primosch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Primosch 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Primosch. 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 50 military records available for the last name Primosch. For the veterans among your Primosch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Primosch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Primosch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Primosch in 1965 was 69, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Primosch 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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