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Pruyn Family History

Pruyn Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant mostly archaic or Americanized of Pruijn itself possibly a variant of Pruim ‘plum’.

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


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Where is the Pruyn family from?

You can see how Pruyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruyn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pruyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 16 Pruyn families living in New York. This was about 94% of all the recorded Pruyn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pruyn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pruyn 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 Pruyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pruyn. 32% of Pruyn men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Pruyn women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pruyn were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pruyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruyn 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 792 immigration records available for the last name Pruyn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pruyn. For the veterans among your Pruyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruyn lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Pruyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pruyn in 1953 was 42, and 93 in 2004.

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