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Prue Family History

Prue Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire): nickname from Middle English prou preu(e) prue ‘brave valiant proud’ (Old French pro pr(o)u preu).

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Americanized form of French Prou (see Proulx).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Prue family from?

You can see how Prue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prue family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 38 Prue families living in Warwickshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Prue's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Prue families in 1891.
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What did your Prue ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Prue. 100% of Prue women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Prue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prue 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 619 immigration records available for the last name Prue. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Prue. For the veterans among your Prue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prue lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Prue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Prue in 1952 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prue 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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