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Pruel Family History

Pruel 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: Gruel, Prue, Ruel, Pruet, Kruel, Paul, Peel, Rue, Rubel, Brue

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Where is the Pruel family from?

You can see how Pruel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pruel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Pruel family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pruel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pruel families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Pruel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruel 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Pruel. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pruel. For the veterans among your Pruel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruel lifespan?

Average Pruel life expectancy in 2003 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pruel 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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