This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Pruitt family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Pruitt Family History

Pruitt Surname Meaning

English (Lanarkshire Scotland): variant of Prewitt. This surname is very rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Pruitt family from?

You can see how Pruitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pruitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Pruitt families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Pruitt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pruitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pruitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Pruitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pruitt. 24% of Pruitt men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Pruitt women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pruitt were Farming and Teacher.

View Census Data for Pruitt | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    4%
  • Farming
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Teacher
    5%

What Pruitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78,000 census records available for the last name Pruitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruitt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Pruitt

Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Pruitt. 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.

View all Pruitt immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 23,000 military records available for the last name Pruitt. For the veterans among your Pruitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Pruitt military records

You've only scratched the surface of Pruitt family history

Discover More

What is the average Pruitt lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Pruitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pruitt in 1944 was 29, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pruitt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pruitt 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Pruitt family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial