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Prew Family History

Prew Surname Meaning

English: variant of Prue.

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


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Where is the Prew family from?

You can see how Prew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prew family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prew families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 61 Prew families living in Somerset. This was about 14% of all the recorded Prew's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Prew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prew 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 Prew ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Prew. 27% of Prew men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Prew women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prew were Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    27%
  • Builders Labourer
    16%
  • Farm Labourer
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%

What Prew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Prew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prew 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 905 immigration records available for the last name Prew. 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 Prew. For the veterans among your Prew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prew lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Prew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Prew in 1952 was 43, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prew 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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