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Prues Family History

Prues 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: Prus, Pries, Prue, Pruss, Pruet, Pruess, Fries, Puls, Priest, Russ

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Where is the Prues family from?

You can see how Prues families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prues family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Prues families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Prues families living in Ontario. This was about 94% of all the recorded Prues's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Prues families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prues 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 Prues ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prues. 43% of Prues men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Prues women worked as a 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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Electrician
    29%
  • Inspector
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Prues family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 696 census records available for the last name Prues. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prues 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Prues. 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 91 military records available for the last name Prues. For the veterans among your Prues ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prues lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Prues life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Prues in 1963 was 75, and 23 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prues 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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