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Pruiet Family History

Pruiet 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: Pruitt, Pruet, Pruiett, Pruit, Priest, Prieto, Grumet, Fruit, Brunet

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Where is the Pruiet family from?

You can see how Pruiet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruiet family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pruiet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Pruiet family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Pruiet's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Pruiet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pruiet 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 173 census records available for the last name Pruiet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruiet 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pruiet. 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 15 military records available for the last name Pruiet. For the veterans among your Pruiet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruiet lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Pruiet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pruiet in 1972 was 79, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pruiet 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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