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Prudence Family History

Prudence Surname Meaning

from the Middle English female personal name Prudence (through French from Latin prudentia ‘prudence’).

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


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Where is the Prudence family from?

You can see how Prudence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prudence family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prudence families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Prudence families living in Essex. This was about 25% of all the recorded Prudence's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Prudence families in 1891.
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What did your Prudence 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 Prudence. 15% of Prudence men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Prudence women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prudence were Plumber and Household Duties.

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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
    15%
  • Electrical Engineer
    15%
  • Newsvendor
    15%
  • Plumber
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Short Hand Typist
    3%
  • Domestic Help
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

What Prudence family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Prudence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prudence 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 588 immigration records available for the last name Prudence. 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 351 military records available for the last name Prudence. For the veterans among your Prudence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prudence lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Prudence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Prudence in 1963 was 66, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prudence 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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