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Pruett Family History

Pruett Surname Meaning

English (Gloucestershire): variant of Prewitt.

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


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Where is the Pruett family from?

You can see how Pruett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pruett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 50 Pruett families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Pruett's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Pruett families in 1891.
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What did your Pruett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pruett. 43% of Pruett men worked as a Dock Labourer and 85% of Pruett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pruett were Brewery Worker and Amusement Caterer.

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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

  • Dock Labourer
    43%
  • Builders Labourer
    29%
  • Brewery Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Tailoress
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%
  • Amusement Caterer
    5%

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Census Records

There are 49,000 census records available for the last name Pruett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pruett. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Pruett. For the veterans among your Pruett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruett lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Pruett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pruett in 1943 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

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