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Pruley Family History

Pruley 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: Bruley, Ruley, Pauley, Druley, Pooley, Paley, Parsley, Pusey, Pilley

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Where is the Pruley family from?

You can see how Pruley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1841. The most Pruley families were found in USA in 1840. In 1841 there was 1 Pruley family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pruley's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Pruley families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Pruley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruley 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pruley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pruley. For the veterans among your Pruley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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