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Prutton Family History

Prutton Surname Meaning

Of uncertain origin; either from a lost or as yet unidentified place or perhaps a variant of some other name such as Purton or Prowting.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Prutton family from?

You can see how Prutton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prutton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Prutton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Prutton families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 81% of all the recorded Prutton's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Prutton families in 1891.
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What did your Prutton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Butcher Manager and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Prutton. 100% of Prutton men worked as a Butcher Manager and 89% of Prutton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Butcher Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic Worker
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prutton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prutton 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Prutton. 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 77 military records available for the last name Prutton. For the veterans among your Prutton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prutton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Prutton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Prutton in 1964 was 87, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prutton 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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