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Prudy Family History

Prudy 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: Rudy, Prude, Priddy, Drury, Rudi, Prada, Prus, Study, Pray, Purdy

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Where is the Prudy family from?

You can see how Prudy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prudy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Prudy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Prudy families living in Middlesex. This was about 31% of all the recorded Prudy's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Prudy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prudy 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 Prudy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Prudy. 72% of Prudy 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
    72%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Prudy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prudy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prudy 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Prudy. 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 100 military records available for the last name Prudy. For the veterans among your Prudy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prudy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Prudy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Prudy in 1966 was 73, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prudy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prudy 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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