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Prudhon Family History

Prudhon Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pradhan, Prudden, Pruden, Truchon, Ruston, Preston, Rudman, Pardon

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Where is the Prudhon family from?

You can see how Prudhon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prudhon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Prudhon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Prudhon families living in Durham. This was about 47% of all the recorded Prudhon's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Prudhon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prudhon 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 Prudhon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prudhon. 50% of Prudhon men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Prudhon women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prudhon were Proprietor and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Prudhon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 777 census records available for the last name Prudhon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prudhon 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Prudhon. 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 59 military records available for the last name Prudhon. For the veterans among your Prudhon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prudhon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Prudhon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Prudhon in 1964 was 72, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prudhon 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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