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Prum Family History

Prum Surname Meaning

German (Prüm): probably a habitational name from Prüm in the Eifel region. Cambodian: written ព្រុំ (also ព្រំ) a variant of Prom

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Prum family from?

You can see how Prum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Prum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Prum families living in New Brunswick. This was about 63% of all the recorded Prum's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Prum families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prum. 22% of Prum men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Porter
    15%
  • Machine Operator
    15%

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Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Prum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prum 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Prum. 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 61 military records available for the last name Prum. For the veterans among your Prum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prum lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Prum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Prum in 1977 was 54, and 88 in 2003.

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