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Prunkard Family History

Prunkard 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: Drinkard, Pinkard, Stunkard, Brungard, Packard, Pickard, Tankard

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Where is the Prunkard family from?

You can see how Prunkard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prunkard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Prunkard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Prunkard families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Prunkard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Prunkard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prunkard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Prunkard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prunkard. 100% of Prunkard men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Prunkard women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Prunkard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Prunkard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prunkard 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Prunkard. 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 104 military records available for the last name Prunkard. For the veterans among your Prunkard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prunkard lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2002, in the United States, Prunkard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Prunkard in 1950 was 43, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prunkard 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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