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Prucell Family History

Prucell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Procell, Truell, Purcell, Brunell, Rudell, Gruwell, Percell, Prell

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Where is the Prucell family from?

You can see how Prucell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prucell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Prucell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Prucell families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Prucell's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Prucell families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prucell 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 Prucell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prucell. 32% of Prucell men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Prucell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prucell were Attendant and Saleswoman.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Attendant
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Saleswoman
    29%

What Prucell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 968 census records available for the last name Prucell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prucell 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Prucell. 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 105 military records available for the last name Prucell. For the veterans among your Prucell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prucell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Prucell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Prucell in 1966 was 53, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prucell 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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