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Pruete Family History

Pruete 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: Prete, Prueter, Pruet, Pruett, Pruette, Prieto, Pulte, Grueter

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Where is the Pruete family from?

You can see how Pruete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruete family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Pruete families living in Virginia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pruete's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Pruete families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Pruete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruete 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pruete. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pruete. For the veterans among your Pruete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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