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Pruce Family History

Pruce Surname Meaning

see Prowse.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pruce family from?

You can see how Pruce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruce family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pruce families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 97 Pruce families living in Herefordshire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Pruce's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Pruce families in 1891.
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What did your Pruce ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wharfingers Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pruce. 25% of Pruce men worked as a Wharfingers Clerk and 81% of Pruce women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pruce were Lighterman and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Wharfingers Clerk
    25%
  • Wharf Worker Heavy Worker
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Lighterman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Pruce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruce 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 829 immigration records available for the last name Pruce. 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 752 military records available for the last name Pruce. For the veterans among your Pruce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruce lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pruce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pruce in 1963 was 70, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pruce

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pruce 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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