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Prudhoe Family History

Prudhoe Surname Meaning

From Prudhoe on Tyne (Northumb) which is recorded as Prudho in 117.

The place-name derives from the Old English personal name Prūda + Old English hōh ‘heel spur of land’.

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


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Where is the Prudhoe family from?

You can see how Prudhoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prudhoe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Prudhoe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 107 Prudhoe families living in Durham. This was about 64% of all the recorded Prudhoe's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Prudhoe families in 1891.
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What did your Prudhoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Prudhoe. 28% of Prudhoe men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Prudhoe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prudhoe were Colliery Hewer and Dressmaker.

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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

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Highway Roadmaker
    19%
  • Police Constable
    19%
  • Colliery Hewer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Dressmaker
    3%

What Prudhoe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Prudhoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prudhoe 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Prudhoe. 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 204 military records available for the last name Prudhoe. For the veterans among your Prudhoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prudhoe lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Prudhoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Prudhoe in 1971 was 52, and 49 in 2000.

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