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Primak Family History

Primak Surname Meaning

Ukrainian and Belorussian (also transliterated as e.g. Prymak Pryymak); Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname or status name from Russian primak (Ukrainian pryymak Belorussian prymak) ‘one who lives in the house of his father-in-law’ itself from priimat (pryymaty pryymats) ‘to accept to take over’.

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


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You can see how Primak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Primak family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Primak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Primak family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Primak's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Primak families in 1911.
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What did your Primak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Primak. 100% of Primak men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Primak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Primak 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 638 immigration records available for the last name Primak. 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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Draft Cards

There are 84 military records available for the last name Primak. For the veterans among your Primak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Primak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Primak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Primak in 1965 was 67, and 82 in 2004.

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