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Pruyne Family History

Pruyne Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Pruyn.

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


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Where is the Pruyne family from?

You can see how Pruyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pruyne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pruyne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Pruyne families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Pruyne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pruyne families in 1891.
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What did your Pruyne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pruyne. 24% of Pruyne men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Pruyne women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Welder
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Pruyne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pruyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pruyne 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Pruyne. 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 277 military records available for the last name Pruyne. For the veterans among your Pruyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pruyne lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pruyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pruyne in 1963 was 80, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pruyne 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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