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Di Prima Family History

Di Prima Surname Meaning

Italian: metronymic from the female personal name Prima meaning ‘first’.

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


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You can see how Di Prima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Di Prima family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Di Prima families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Di Prima's in USA. New York had the highest population of Di Prima families in 1920.
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There are 468 census records available for the last name Di Prima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Di Prima 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 630 immigration records available for the last name Di Prima. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 147 military records available for the last name Di Prima. For the veterans among your Di Prima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Di Prima lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Di Prima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Di Prima in 1987 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

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