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Prudoehl Family History

Prudoehl 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: Prodoehl, Proehl, Bruehl, Rudell, Ruddell, Trudel, Roehl, Rudel

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Where is the Prudoehl family from?

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What did your Prudoehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prudoehl. 67% of Prudoehl men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Prudoehl women worked as a House Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farm Hand
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Maid
    100%

What Prudoehl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Prudoehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prudoehl 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Prudoehl. 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 5 military records available for the last name Prudoehl. For the veterans among your Prudoehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prudoehl lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Prudoehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Prudoehl in 1970 was 63, and 50 in 2004.

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