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Prummell Family History

Prummell 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: Brummell, Rummell, Rummel, Trammell, Krummel, Brammell, Brumwell

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Where is the Prummell family from?

You can see how Prummell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prummell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Prummell families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Prummell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Prummell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prummell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Prummell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prummell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Prummell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Prummell. For the veterans among your Prummell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prummell lifespan?

Average Prummell life expectancy in 1965 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prummell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prummell 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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