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Pruntin Family History

Pruntin 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: Prunty, Brunton, Rustin, Prentis, Buntin, Austin, Ruston, Rubin

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Where is the Pruntin family from?

You can see how Pruntin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruntin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Pruntin families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Pruntin family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pruntin's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Pruntin families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Pruntin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruntin 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 Pruntin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pruntin. For the veterans among your Pruntin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pruntin 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pruntin

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