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Primus Family History

Primus Surname Meaning

German: nickname from Latin primus ‘(the) first (the) best’. Compare Furst.

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


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Where is the Primus family from?

You can see how Primus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Primus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Primus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Primus family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Primus's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Primus families in 1891.
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What did your Primus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Primus. 30% of Primus men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Primus women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Primus were Stone Mason and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Janitor
    5%
  • Stone Mason
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    23%
  • Servant
    11%
  • Cook
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Primus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Primus 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Primus. 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 Primus. For the veterans among your Primus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Primus lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Primus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Primus in 1950 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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