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Pruim Surname Meaning

Dutch: from Middle Dutch prume ‘plum’. A topographic name or a metonymic occupational name for someone with a plum tree orchard or a characteristic plum tree in front of his house.

It may also refer to someone depicted with a plum tree on a shield or a plaque. Alternatively, it could possibly be a nickname.

For example, it could represent someone with a plum-colored birthmark.

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


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Where is the Pruim family from?

You can see how Pruim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruim family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pruim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Pruim families living in Lancashire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Pruim's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pruim families in 1891.
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What did your Pruim ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hairdresser was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pruim. 60% of Pruim women worked as a Hairdresser.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Hairdresser
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    40%

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Census Records

There are 812 census records available for the last name Pruim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruim 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Pruim. 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 114 military records available for the last name Pruim. For the veterans among your Pruim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruim lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pruim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pruim in 1963 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

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