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Primer Family History

Primer Surname Meaning

English: variant of Primmer. Croatian: unexplained. This surname is very rare in Croatia.

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


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Where is the Primer family from?

You can see how Primer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Primer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Primer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Primer families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Primer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Primer families in 1911.
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What did your Primer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Primer. 48% of Primer men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Primer women worked as a Farm Labor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Primer were Machinist and Stenographer.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    30%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

What Primer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Primer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Primer 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Primer. 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 568 military records available for the last name Primer. For the veterans among your Primer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Primer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Primer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Primer in 1965 was 67, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Primer 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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