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Prunner Family History

Prunner 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: Brunner, Runner, Pruner, Prunier, Pinner, Penner, Pranger, Brenner

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Where is the Prunner family from?

You can see how Prunner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prunner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prunner families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Prunner families living in Shropshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Prunner's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Prunner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prunner 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 Prunner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Prunner. 100% of Prunner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Prunner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prunner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prunner 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Prunner. 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 196 military records available for the last name Prunner. For the veterans among your Prunner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prunner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Prunner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Prunner in 1965 was 74, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prunner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prunner 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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