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Prudham Family History

Prudham Surname Meaning

see Prudom.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Prudham family from?

You can see how Prudham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prudham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prudham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Prudham families living in Cumberland. This was about 78% of all the recorded Prudham's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Prudham families in 1891.
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What did your Prudham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Prudham. 77% of Prudham 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
    77%
  • Domestic Duties
    15%
  • Unpaid Domestic Worker
    10%

What Prudham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prudham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prudham 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Prudham. 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 102 military records available for the last name Prudham. For the veterans among your Prudham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prudham lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Prudham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Prudham in 1971 was 84, and 72 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prudham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prudham 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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