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Prudent Family History

Prudent Surname Meaning

French: from the personal name Prudent from Latin Prudentius derived from prudens ‘knowing skilled experienced’.

West Indian (mainly Haiti): from the French personal name Prudent (see 1 above) or a nickname or ornamental name from French prudent ‘careful wise’.

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


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Where is the Prudent family from?

You can see how Prudent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prudent family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prudent families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Prudent families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Prudent's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Prudent families in 1891.
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What did your Prudent ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prudent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prudent 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Prudent. 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 194 military records available for the last name Prudent. For the veterans among your Prudent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prudent lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Prudent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Prudent in 1952 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prudent 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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