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Prudhel Family History

Prudhel 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: Trudel, Rudel, Prechel, Prudden, Pruden, Prude, Rachel, Rubel, Redel

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Where is the Prudhel family from?

You can see how Prudhel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prudhel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Prudhel families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Prudhel's in USA. California had the highest population of Prudhel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prudhel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Prudhel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prudhel 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Prudhel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Prudhel. For the veterans among your Prudhel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prudhel lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1989, in the United States, Prudhel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Prudhel in 1977 was 84, and 62 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prudhel 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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