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Prudhome Family History

Prudhome Name 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: Prudhomme, Prudente, Pridmore, Pridham, Prude, Predmore, Rhome, Prime

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Where is the Prudhome family from?

You can see how Prudhome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prudhome family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prudhome families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 57 Prudhome families living in Quebec. This was about 74% of all the recorded Prudhome's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Prudhome families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prudhome surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prudhome ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Institutrice was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Prudhome. 100% of Prudhome women worked as an Institutrice. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prudhome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prudhome 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Prudhome. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 117 military records available for the last name Prudhome. For the veterans among your Prudhome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prudhome lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Prudhome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Prudhome in 1967 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

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