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Pruden Family History

Pruden Surname Meaning

English: variant of Prudom.

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


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Where is the Pruden family from?

You can see how Pruden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pruden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 70 Pruden families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Pruden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pruden families in 1891.
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What did your Pruden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pruden. 14% of Pruden men worked as a Carpenter and 94% of Pruden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pruden were Heavy Worker Docks and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Insurance Agent
    14%
  • Bricklayer
    10%
  • Heavy Worker Docks
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Pruden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruden 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pruden. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Pruden. For the veterans among your Pruden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruden lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Pruden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Pruden in 1943 was 22, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pruden 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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